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Sextortion scams on the rise, often targeting underage boys

Source: Isabela Nieto

Sextortion scams on the rise, often targeting underage boys

A report from the FBI shows an at least 20 percent increase in sextortion scams targeting children.

Dec 10, 2025, 9:33 AM CST

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Isabela Nieto

Isabela Nieto is a reporter for Civic Media based in Wausau, where she reports for WXCO/Bull Falls Radio. She moved to central Wisconsin after stints reporting local and state news in Illinois. Reach her at [email protected].

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