KIDS FACING SURGE IN ONLINE 'SEXTORTION'
Daily Record|September 07, 2024
More victimised than ever
BEN GRIFFITHS
KIDS FACING SURGE IN ONLINE 'SEXTORTION'

CHILDREN are facing a rise in X-rated online blackmail, with hundreds contacting Childline for help.

In the past year, the support group provided counselling to more than 900 kids who have been blackmailed with nude pictures, known as sextortion.

This is a 7% rise on the previous year and the highest figure ever.

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