Rise in sextortion cases targeting young men reported by Victoria Police

According to police data, nearly 60 per cent of all reported sextortion cases last year involved males, with Victoria Police Department adding that many more cases likely go unreported.

Chief Del Manak warned that the psychological and social impacts of sextortion can be significant and encouraged victims to speak to a trusted adult or contact police.“Sextortion is a crime,” Manak said in a news release. “I know it can feel awkward or uncomfortable, but talking to a trusted adult, whether a parent, teacher or a VicPD officer about what you’re experiencing can be the first step in stopping it.”Sign up for our newsletter to get breaking news and daily digests sent to your email.

Authorities say sextortion suspects use techniques to protect their identities and they do not always live in Canada, making the crime difficult to investigate and prosecute. Parents and caregivers are advised to talk to their children about staying safe online from those engage in sextortion, criminals police describe as “skilled at deception and manipulation.”

If a child has been victimized, they should talk to a trusted adult and understand that police take the crime seriously and will not judge victims.

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