A child was offered online gaming credits in exchange for nude pictures in the region’s first ‘sextortion’ case

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criminals offer gaming vouchers and passes to win the loyalty of young people.“Real proper drug dealers can’t be bothered to make a fake online profile - they get the workers to do it for them," he said."These kids are already on the apps and then they just pick someone.”Insp Jamie Pearson, of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), says he has even heard of criminals using JD Sports vouchers to groom kids.“Whatever the youth of today desire, they’ll get,” he said.“It’s about showing affection to people who have none.”Ms Hughes says criminals reaching vulnerable youngsters was a concern from the moment lockdown began.To follow Beth on Twitter, click hereOr to like her Facebook page and keep up to with the latest news, click hereHere's the link to.