Toronto police say they’re receiving an “increasing” variety of reviews a few rip-off the place suspects ship their victims “graphic violent images” in an effort to extort cash from them.
In a information launch issued Monday, police mentioned Toronto-area residents have been receiving calls or textual content messages from American cellphone numbers with the realm codes 470 and 404.
Investigators say the graphic photos are then texted to the sufferer and a requirement for cash is made. If the cash is just not paid, the sender allegedly says, “violence” will come to the sufferer, police defined.
“We would like to advise the public that this is a known scam in a bid to extort money from the receiver,” a information launch learn.
Police mentioned reviews of this rip-off are being made with “increasing frequency” and provided tricks to keep away from turning into a sufferer.
In the event you obtain one among these messages or cellphone calls, police mentioned it must be reported instantly. Police suggested to not pay any cash and in case your private info was beforehand compromised, think about altering your passwords.
Police are asking anybody with details about the investigation to contact them at 416-808-2222 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
