Preventing Sextortion Tragedies. A Father's Mission. Brandon Guffey, South Carolina State Rep.

South Carolina State Representative Brandon Guffey joins host Charlie Osborne in this episode of Cybercrime Radio to discuss the loss of his son, Gavin, who took his own life after falling victim to a sextortion scam. In the midst of this tragic event, Guffey proceeded to introduce "Gavin's Law," aimed at legally penalizing this particular fraudulent activity. Under the law, scammers who extort a minor or an at-risk adult will face up to 5 years in prison for a first offense. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com