An escort scam is structured much like a sextortion scam.
A fake profile on a website will impersonate an escort and attempt to get personal information they can use to blackmail, threaten, or extort victims.
What’s even more sinister, however, is that these scams can also pretend to be victims of trafficking and “need your help”– that is, your money.
Or, these fake accounts trick victims into thinking they are actually a benevolent anti-trafficking organization that needs your “donations.”
There are also businesses that purport to help stop sextortion and blackmail threats, but are just another trap. If these businesses aren’t bound by a code of ethics, there is no way to enforce consequences if they don’t perform as advertised.
Attorney Dan Powell guides you through these possible scam threats, and what to look out for. Always remember to safely verify who you work with or donate money to, whether they’re an escort, a non-profit, or a business.
One thing worse than getting scammed is getting scammed twice.
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