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# People warned of new cyber-blackmail after incidents are reported in Staffordshire
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/people-warned-of-new-cyber-blackmail-after-incidents-are-reported-in-staffordshire/
- Published: 2022-12-21T08:03:00.000Z
- Updated: 2022-12-19T14:19:01.000Z
- Description: Police are warning people to be on their guard against a cyber-blackmail scam.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Crime, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:07, News

Police are warning people to be on their guard against a cyber-blackmail scam.

Officers say fraudsters are targeting random people and threatening to post intimate photos or videos online if money isn’t paid.

Staffordshire Police say a number of so-called sextortion incidents have been reported in the county recently.  
  
Detective Sergeant Ben Thomas said:

> “This is a very distressing crime, which preys on people’s vulnerabilities and worries about any consequences.  
>  
> “The welfare of victims is paramount and I want to reassure people that this is highly likely to be a scam and they have nothing to fear.  
>  
> “Don’t be embarrassed to report it and don’t attempt to respond to any threat or pay any money. Grab a screen shot of communication, suspend associated accounts but do not delete any content or the account themselves – and please report it to us and we will then investigate.  
>  
> “Inquiries are ongoing into these incidents and we are working closely with partners such as the National Crime Agency and National Police Chiefs’ Council to crack down on offenders.”  
>  
> Det Sgt Ben Thomas, Staffordshire Police

People can report incidents by calling 101.