Article 75MHM NSPCC reports sharp rise in children being blackmailed over sexual images in UK

NSPCC reports sharp rise in children being blackmailed over sexual images in UK

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Dan Milmo Global technology editor
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Charity says calls to its Childline service about online sexual abuse and exploitation have risen 36% in a year

Children reported a rise in online blackmail attempts involving sexual images in the UK last year, according to a leading charity.

The NSPCC said contacts with its Childline service relating to online sexual abuse and exploitation rose by 36% last year, driven by an increase in cases related to online blackmail.

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