Episode
The sextortion pandemic in Minnesota
- Podcast
- Essential Minnesota
- Published
- Sep 18, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1542
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Summary
Over the past few years there has been a 2000% increase in the number of sextortion cases reported to police. These scams have taken millions of dollars and the lives of countless young people. Journalist Chip Scoggins tells the story of one Minnesota family’s experience.