FBI Warns Parents of Rising 'Sextortion' Risk as Congress Considers New Law

FBI warns of online extortion risks as Congress considers James T. Woods Act

WASHINGTON — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is issuing warnings to parents regarding a rising threat of online extortion scheme known as sextortion, as students return to school.

FBI warns parents of rising 'sextortion' risk as Congress considers new law

An Ohio teen died by suicide after an online predator blackmailed him. His story is now fueling a federal bill and an urgent warning for parents this school year.

Streetsboro teen's death is driving federal push against online sextortion

James Woods died by suicide after an online predator blackmailed him. His story is now fueling a federal bill and an urgent warning for parents this school year.

Streetsboro teen's death is driving federal push against online sextortion | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing - National Cyber Security Consulting

James Woods died by suicide after an online predator blackmailed him. His story is now fueling a federal bill and an urgent warning for parents this school year. CLEVELAND — In 2022, 17-year-old James Woods of Streetsboro, Ohio thought he was talking to a girl his age on Instagram. Within hours, the conversation turned to […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed!