Emplify Health Raising Awareness of Rising 'Sextortion' Cases in Wisconsin

La Crosse officials are alerting the community about a rise in “sextortion” cases

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) –Sextortion is an online scam where people obtain explicit images from teenagers and threaten to release them unless they are given money or more photos. According to the La Crosse Police Department and Emplify Health by Gundersen, cases of sextortion have been on the rise across the Midwest. They encourage affected teens to reach out and talk to someone if they are victims of a scam. Emily Rae, Emplify Health Psychia…

Emplify Health raising awareness of rising 'sextortion' cases in Wisconsin

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- The La Crosse Police Department and Emplify Health by Gundersen partnered up to educate the public on the dangers and risks of 'sextortion' during a press conference on Thursday.

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