Police warning after webcam blackmail and sextortion crimes in Forth Valley
Forth Valley residents are being urged to show caution online to protect themselves from falling victim to webcam blackmail and sextortion.
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Police have advised social media users to watch a National Crime Agency video about the best prevention methods.
A spokesperson said: “The best way stop yourself becoming a victim is to be careful about whom you befriend online just as you would offline, especially when considering sharing intimate images.
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