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12 suspects are under investigation for an extortion scam involving manipulated obscene photos. Victims received threatening letters with edited images, leading to over 170 reports. Various illegal activities such as unauthorized account access and money laundering were involved.
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How can individuals protect themselves from falling victim to such extortion scams?
What impact does the prevalence of such scams have on people's trust in online transactions and platforms?
What measures can law enforcement take to prevent and combat similar cybercrimes in the future?
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