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Okeechobee County sheriff warns of social media scam involving extortion

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The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam in which victims are pressured to share private images and then extorted for money.

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Okeechobee County sheriff warns of social media scam involving extortion

The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam in which victims are pressured to share private images and then extorted for money.

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WPBF broke the news on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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