LOVELAND, Colo. (KDVR) — Police in Loveland are investigating a disturbing scam involving letters sent through the mail containing child sexual abuse material and demands for money.

Authorities say at least two residents received the suspicious mail and threats of blackmail.

"These folks have received letters in the mail that have solicited them to make telephone calls, text messages, scan QR codes, and essentially, the letters are explaining that you've received child pornography. 'If you don't call and pay us, we're going to sabotage you,'" said Chris Padgett, Loveland police public information officer.

Padgett calls it an extortion scam, one that traumatizes even the strongest.

"It's horrific in nature, and it does become very traumatic upon those who are viewing it," he said. "The

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