Understanding sextortion and what parents need to know

Professor Kathryn Seigfried-Spellar at Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute explains what sextortion is and the dangers it poses to minors. Seigfried-Spellar says the online scam is a form of blackmail that causes stress and humiliation that can ultimately lead to suicide. The professor stresses how important it is for parents to talk to their kids about…