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Experts warn parents about rising sextortion scams trapping kids online

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Online sextortion scams are up nearly 500%. Here’s how kids are being targeted—and what parents can do.

Online sextortion scams are up nearly 500%. Here’s how kids are being targeted—and what parents can do.

19 hours ago·Chicago, United States

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WFLD broke the news in Chicago, United States 19 hours ago on Monday, July 21, 2025.

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