SOLON, Ohio (WJW) – Police are warning parents about a scam targeting teenagers on social media platforms after a devious plot to extort money from a 16-year-old boy was thwarted earlier this month.

A Barrett Road resident lost $200 but could have lost more through a sexual extortion scam that he reported Jan. 23.

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A couple from New Jersey and a man from Washington accused of extorting a Washington County, Tenn., victim out of nearly $87,000 in 2023, which ultimately led to the victim ...

A longtime member of the Gambino organized crime family pleaded guilty in federal court to racketeering and violent extortion ...

Now more than ever, it seems like we're being targeted in a scam on a regular basis. While it can be overwhelming to keep track of what’s real and what isn’t, a great starting place is having the ...

The results suggest that 25 per cent of Canadians have been victims of fraud or extortion, while 71 per cent have not. Four ...

Grubhub data breach confirmed as sources say ShinyHunters group allegedly demands Bitcoin payment to prevent release of ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Mexico ranks among the world’s top five nations for extortion, which is often called ‘the invisible crime.’ An ...

A quarter of Canadians say they have been the victims of fraud or extortion, according to an online poll from Leger.