In Nottingham alone there were 80 reports in 2019 and 547 in 2023. More than 100 have been made so far this year.
It's the crime that is simply not spoken about enough and the fear is that hundreds of victims are too embarrassed to come forward.
The format is usually the same- an attractive woman targets men via social media or dating apps and after building up a rapport, moves the conversation to sex. Sadly many choose to pay out of sheer panic whilst some have ended up harming themselves, with a devastating impact on families and those affected.
But Nottinghamshire Police want to make it clear that that isn't so and victims will remain anonymous. Crucially, this isn't their fault. It's an important message I'm happy to help share.
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