Sextortion “help” firm took $60 million from victims, FTC alleges
The FTC alleges a sextortion-help firm collected at least $60 million while failing to deliver promised assistance.
The US Federal Trade Commission accuses Digital Forensics Corporation, owner Dmitry Belkin, and affiliates of taking at least $60 million from sextortion victims. The company allegedly advertised investigative help on Google, YouTube, X, and other platforms, charging $1,499 to $20,000 for services it often did not provide. According to the FTC, it fabricated chat transcripts, reused preset coordinates, and pushed further paid monitoring. A federal court has temporarily halted the activity; the allegations remain unproven.
- The FTC alleges victims paid at least $60 million for promised help.
- Advertised packages allegedly cost $1,499 to $20,000.
- The company allegedly fabricated transcripts and reused location coordinates.
- A federal court temporarily halted the defendants’ operations.
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The FTC accuses Digital Forensics Corporation and affiliated companies of exploiting people seeking help with intimate-image blackmail.
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