MINNEAPOLIS — The Department of Public Safety says the crime of “sextortion” is growing in Minnesota, and the biggest targets are children and teens. Authorities say they’ve seen criminals overseas tricking them into sharing explicit photos then extorting them for money. The BCA says there have been hundreds of victims in Minnesota. The majority of them are boys ages 10 to 17. Parents are being urged to educate their children about the dangers of sharing images and information online.
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