Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - April 19th, 2024
Bloomberg Businessweek
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The Dark Reality of Online Sextortion
Exploring the disturbing trend of sextortion targeting children online, this chapter reveals the manipulative tactics of scammers who use threats and blackmail for financial gain. Investigative reporter Olivia Carville sheds light on the prevalence and tactics of predators, sharing a tragic story of a teenage victim. The episode also examines the challenges faced by law enforcement and tech platforms in combating this evolving cybercrime.
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