According to police, the scammers contacted the victim using the stolen identity of a known friend. The scammer initiated a discussion requesting explicit pictures.
When the victim would not provide them, the scammer threatened to contact police and have them arrested unless they sent money.
Police remind everyone to remind suspicious and vigilant of anyone requesting explicit pictures or videos over the internet.
If anyone has any information about this occurrence, contact the Hanover Police Service or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).