Police say they've received increasing numbers of reported 'sextortion' cases on Island.
This is when people receive an e-mail where the sender claims to have personal information or videos of the user and know their password, threatening to release the material if the target then doesn't pay up.
In response, officers are offering advice on how to prevent and remain aware of the risks of this.
The constabulary took to social media this week to issue its message.
Southern local authority announces inflation-busting rates rise
Port St Mary commissioners have announced an inflation-busting rates rise.
Number of road tax disc fines drops by half
The number of people handed fines for not displaying a road tax disc has halved over the space of year.
EV drivers could be able to install street chargers
Electric vehicle users could apply for permission to have on-street chargers in future - but the details are still being worked on.
Road closed for a week by landslip
Slieau Whallian Road in German has been closed because of a landslip.
School suspension figures released
Education Minister Daphne Caine says 58 secondary students were suspended from school for more than 10 days last year.
Police launch recruitment drive
The police have launched their first recruitment drive of the year.
Second amber weather warning issued today
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued this week's second amber weather warning for coastal overtopping and minor inner harbour flooding.
Mountain Road closed after snow
The Mountain Road is shut this morning because of snow and icy conditions.
