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Buffalo Faces Alarming Rise in Robbery and Sextortion

1/17/2025

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Buffalo, NY is facing a disturbing wave of robbery and sextortion scams, warns Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane. Victims, lured by fake escort ads, find themselves robbed or coerced into compromising situations. Keane emphasizes the importance of reporting these crimes to protect others from falling prey to these deceitful schemes.

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Story summary

Buffalo, NY is facing a disturbing wave of robbery and sextortion scams, warns Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane. Victims, lured by fake escort ads, find themselves robbed or coerced into compromising situations. Keane emphasizes the importance of reporting these crimes to protect others from falling prey to these deceitful schemes.