Sextortion Scam Hits Online Dating Sites, Authorities Say

By Tonya Alanez , Sun Sentinel, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Tue, 07/29/2014 - 8:09am

Beware the sextortion scam sweeping across online dating sites, the Broward Sheriff's Office warns.

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