About this episode
We used to fear sexual predators stalking our neighborhoods, ready to snatch our children off the streets. We called it “Stranger Danger”.
But “Stranger Danger” has moved online with Sextortion schemes on the social media platforms and gaming apps our children use daily.
Organized crime rings now prowl the internet, tricking teenagers into sharing explicit images through these familiar channels.
Once they have those images, the nightmare begins. These criminals blackmail their victims, threatening to expose the photos and videos to friends, family, and the public unless they pay the extortion demand.
Fear and shame overwhelm the teenage victims, driving some to suicide.
In response, a pair of Texas Detectives known as the “Catfish Cops” troll these dangerous waters, sinking their hooks into predators before they can destroy more lives.
True Crime Reporter® Security Libary: Sextortion Safety Res
