Event Brief
Ventura teens targeted in online sextortion
Filed: Aug 06, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Ventura County authorities warn parents and teens as sextortion scams increasingly target youth via social media and gaming.
WHO: Ventura County Sheriff's Office; Thousand Oaks Police Department; local teens and parents
WHAT: Online sextortion scheme targeting minors
WHEN: Aug 06, 2026 at 9:54 AM ET
WHERE: Ventura County, CA
WHY: Scammers are increasingly targeting young people through social media platforms, messaging apps, and online gaming.
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