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Sextortion Scams Target WVU Students | Charleston News
West Virginia University Police are sounding the alarm after a surge of fraud and extortion cases hit campus just as classes started — including multiple sextortion scams where students are blackmailed with threats to leak private photos unless they pay up. These schemes often begin with innocent online interactions, then spiral into escalating demands. Police warn: never send money to strangers online, verify identities before sharing anything personal, and if you’re targeted, report it immediately — because scammers don’t stop once they get paid. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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