New ‘sextortion’ scam uses photos of your home to demand money: What to know

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New ‘sextortion’ scam uses photos of your home to demand money: What to know
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This latest Internet scam has targeted victims across the US, using real addresses and photos of their homes – screenshotted from Google Maps – to demand a ransom. — Photo by Brendan Stephens on Unsplash

The threats began with a picture of her former house, captioned: “I know visiting would be a more convenient way to reach in case you don’t take action. Look familiar?” While extortionists claim the ability to track your movements, including calls to the police, there is no harm in contacting authorities.

As of 2024, every US state except South Carolina has adopted laws to fight against revenge porn. The latest psychological threat, however, relates to pornographic images that aren’t even real.

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