“Private parts” scam surfaces in Grant County

By Logan Bagett on Thursday, August 25th, 2022 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

CANYON CITY – The following is a release in full by Sheriff McKinley:

(Press Release from Grant County Sheriff Todd McKinley)

“It has come to the attention of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office that there is sinister scam pervading our community.

Pretty much all I am going to say is this: If you meet someone on social media, and they are way out of your league (no, you’re not that hot), and they want to see a picture or have you video chat with your exposed personal body parts, IT IS A SCAM!

Just stop it! Seriously!

They are recording you. And then, they will threaten to send the images to all your friends and contacts, if you do not send them money.

And the worst part? No prosecution will likely occur because they are in a foreign country.

It will ruin your reputation, your finances, and make it difficult to show your face at work for a while, as your co-workers and friends will have seen everything else..

Sadly, this is no joke. Help us help you, by not hitting “send” when you are tempted to.”