Sextorters are targeting young boys online — and flaunting how rich the scam is making them

Sextorters are targeting young boys online — and flaunting how rich the scam is making them

Warning: This story deals with suicide.For self-proclaimed scammer "John," luring foreigners into sending him money is a full-time job."We look for them through Facebook or Instagram," he told CBC's Marketplace. "We look through celebrities' accounts, followers' accounts, then we add

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