And police warn that with sextortion on the rise there may actually be far more victims - with many reluctant to come forward.
But they say victims should NEVER pay up - and they SHOULD report the crime to police.
'Sextortion' is a form of blackmail. It involves threatening to publish sexual information, photos or videos of someone, usually to extort money.
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