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The International Problem of Online Sextortion

State of the World from NPR

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This chapter sheds light on the rising problem of online sextortion targeting children in the US, with cybercriminals leveraging compromising images for financial gain, often originating from Nigeria. The episode brings attention to the heartbreaking story of Jordan DeMay, a 17-year-old victim of sextortion who took his own life, prompting investigations into this concerning issue.

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