Sextortion and fraud schemes spark West Virginia University police warning

Several sextortion and fraud schemes at West Virginia University have sparked a warning from police.

• Aug 27

2 more men charged amid investigation into Peters Township "sextortion" scheme

Two more men are facing charges tied to an investigation into a "catfishing" and "sextortion" scheme in Peters Township.

• Aug 5

Pittsburgh-area nonprofit urging parents to look for sextortion warning signs

A Pittsburgh-area nonprofit is urging parents to look for signs of sextortion.

• Feb 24

Death of West Virginia teen leads to sextortion investigation

The death of a 15-year-old boy in West Virginia has sparked an investigation into an alleged sextortion scheme.

• Nov 21, 2025

Teen's family fights for change after sextortion scam leads to death

Elijah Heacock's parents had never heard of sextortion before their son died by suicide. Now, they're fighting to protect other families.

• May 31, 2025

Criminals using A.I. to alter images for sextortion schemes, state police warn

Artificial intelligence is being used to alter photographs of victims into explicit images used in "sextortion" schemes, Pennsylvania State Police are warning.

• Jul 17, 2023