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FTC: Company netted at least $60 million charging sextortion victims for help it didn’t provide

The Record
· October 13, 2026

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A company based in Ohio has been accused of running a fraudulent operation where it charged individuals thousands of dollars to help them deal with sextortion scams. The company allegedly did not provide the help it promised, and the Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint against it. The scheme is said to have generated at least $60 million in revenue. The company's operation involved targeting victims of sextortion scams and offering to assist them, but instead, it took their money without providing any actual help. The FTC's complaint highlights the company's deceptive practices, which took advantage of vulnerable individuals. The company's actions have resulted in significant financial gains from its fraudulent activities.

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