sextortion

Sextortion is lurking on social media—are your kids prepared to face the dangers? Discover what local detectives say and how to protect your family.

Sextortion crimes, usually against young males, is rising at an alarming rate, according to the FBI. What is sextortion? The FBI defines it as: "A serious crime that occurs when someone threatens to distribute your private and sensitive material if you don’t provide them images of a sexual nature, sexual favors, or money. The perpetrato...

Yes, bad guys are after your kids. Yes, they will lie, assuage and exaggerate their way into your kids' lives. And no, in the end, they don't care at all about the wreckage they leave behind. Sergeant Zack Bahlmann and Detective Wyatt Lubbers, as guests on the Andy Griffin Show Tuesday, said there's a disturbing trend in Washington County. Adults -- ...