Why are 'sextortion' cases soaring?

Published: April 19, 2024, 1:42 p.m.

b"Murray Dowey was just 16 years old when he took his own life.\\xa0

After enjoying Christmas with his family, Murray found out he had been blackmailed by a scammer and was a victim of 'sextortion.'

Just a few hours later, Murray was gone. Now, his family are calling on social media platforms to up safeguarding policies for teens, like Murray.

So, what exactly is 'sextortion?' Why is it on the rise? And will Murray\\u2019s family ever get justice?\\xa0

ITV News' Sam Leader tells Faye Barker what you need to know..."