Online Dating & Sextortion Scams

RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — A 22-year-old man has been charged with multiple felony sex offenses involving a minor, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said Taijuan Jadell Matthews …

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. — A Calabash man has been arrested on multiple felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). …

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles model accused of using dating apps to target and burglarize victims is now facing multiple felony charges. Adva Lavie has been placed on home …

The R.S. Puram Police have arrested three men and a woman in connection with a honey-trapping and robbery case targeting an IT firm owner. The victim was reportedly lured into …

A 26-year-old man in Gurugram, who was looking forward to a New Year’s celebration, was allegedly assaulted and robbed after falling victim to a scam that promised a dance partner, …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former Sycamore Brewing co-owner Justin Brigham appeared before a judge Monday following the filing of additional charges earlier this month. Brigham, 44, was first arrested on Dec. …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Sacramento County judge has sentenced a 63-year-old man to 160 years in state prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting two children over several years, according to the …

WHEATON, Ill. — Three 18-year-old men from the northwest suburbs are awaiting trial after being charged with sexually assaulting a female classmate at a private graduation party in Roselle. Kevin …

MIDLAND — A Midland man has been arraigned on six felony charges after an 11- to 13-year-old girl reported receiving vulgar and sexually explicit messages and images, police said. Louis …

ELKTON, Md. — A Maryland man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in Delaware. Stephen Scott, 37, of Elkton, was arrested on Dec. 17 following …