Heartbreaking Deaths Reported as Predators Destroying Teens Through Online Sextortion Scams

Cybercrime affecting teenagers is moving beyond bullying in a major way.

Over the past two years authorities have investigated thousands of reports linked to online sextortion of minors.

Senator Marsha Blackburn is working alongside parents and bipartisan members of Congress on a law she believes could help save the lives of young people before they become victims.

In the push to pass the "Kids Online Safety Act", dozens of parents are sharing heartbreaking stories of losing their children to online dangers.

They include John DeMay, whose son took his own life after being targeted on Instagram.