Sextortion: Webcam blackmail cases have doubled, police say

Sextortion: Webcam blackmail cases have doubled, police say

The National Crime Agency have released a video showing how easy it is to be caught by blackmailers using ‘sextortion’; where criminals using fake identities befriend their victims, make them perform sexual acts on a webcam, then blackmail them for money. Sextortion has been linked to the suicides of four men last year. Nov 30, 2016
Terrified truck drivers have window smashed in during unbelievable road rage attack

Terrified truck drivers have window smashed in during unbelievable road rage attack

Two lorry drivers were left terrified after a truck driver climbed on top of their vehicle and smashed their front window in with a spade. Greater Manchester Police released the startling footage in an attempt to trace the man responsible for the attack. PC John Cavanagh said the attack was unbelievable and appealed for witnesses. Nov 30, 2016
Inside the worlds first emotionally powered store

Inside the worlds first emotionally powered store

Research shows that Christmas shopping can be as stressful as running a marathon. Online retailer eBay is helping relieve this anxiety at a new store in London, U.K., where biometric facial recognition technology is being used to gauge shoppers response to products. Nov 30, 2016
Football sex abuse scandal: ‘Hundreds, if not thousands’ more cases likely

Football sex abuse scandal: ‘Hundreds, if not thousands’ more cases likely

A footballer once on Manchester City’s books has said that the child sex abuse scandal in British soccer could widen to reveal “hundreds, if not thousands” of victims. Jason Dunford, a former youth team player with Manchester City, is one of four people to waive their right to anonymity and appear on a BBC television programme about the abuse. The players came forward in the wake of former Crew Alexandra player Andy Woodward revealing he was molested as a boy by convicted paedophile Barry Bennell. Dunford said Bennell had also tried to abuse him. Nov 28, 2016