Sunderland blackmailer used fake snapchat account for cruel topless picture scam

A blackmailer who used a fake Snapchat account to target a dad-to-be in a cruel topless photograph scam has been put behind bars. Dominic Dawson used a profile of a young woman named Chloe, which he had bought for £40 and was preloaded with saucy pictures, then sent friend requests to random men. Newcastle Crown Court heard after the victim accepted the request he received an image of “Chloe” with her breasts exposed and was offered access to her premium content for around £10 or £20. Dominic Dawson | Northumbria Police Prosecutor Emma Dowling told the court the victim subscribed and made one payment but added: “After a week or so Chloe chased him for further cash, which he couldn’t afford.” The court heard when the victim refused to pay out any more money he was told the content he had already received featured someone underage and he would be reported to the police and social services, which put his relationship and contact with his unborn child in jeopardy. As a result, he handed over more than £700, got behind with bills and ended up having suicidal thoughts because of the pressure he was put under. Miss Dowling said: “Chloe
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