POLICE in Avon and Somerset are warning young people not to get conned into compromising actions online.

The warning comes after a Somerset teenager stripped off during a webcam chat with a stranger.

He has bravely told his traumatic story in an attempt to prevent others become victims of sextortion.

A Somerset teen who got naked on webcam with a stranger is warning others of the long-lasting impact of sextortion.

If you ever speak to people you don't know online, you might want to read Jacob's story and heed our advice first: https://t.co/07KPMj02xq pic.twitter.com/wnUmMScGsu

— Avon&Somerset Police (@ASPolice) March 19, 2018