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The International Problem of Online Sextortion

State of the World from NPR

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The Tragic Effects of Online Sextortion on a Young Victim

Exploring the disturbing world of online sextortion, this chapter narrates the story of Jordan Demay, a high school senior who became a victim of blackmail through fake social media profiles, eventually leading to his untimely death. Through his mother's account, the devastating impact of sextortion and the heart-wrenching events preceding Jordan's suicide are vividly portrayed.

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