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Sextortion: 'In six hours, my son was dead'
Jun 21, 2024
Katya Adler, an expert in investigating sextortion crimes globally, discusses the rise of sextortion targeting teenagers, the tactics used by scammers from Nigeria, and the alarming increase in cases. The podcast also explores efforts to combat sextortion in Nigeria, the dark realities of online sextortion targeting teenagers, and the challenges in ensuring online safety for kids.
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- Sextortion targets teens globally, with scams linked to 27 US suicides, highlighting the need for increased awareness.
- Nigeria is a hotspot for sextortion crimes, with scammers using advanced techniques like AI, posing challenges for law enforcement.
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Growing Trend of Sextortion Targeting Teenagers
Sextortion, a fast-growing scam affecting teenagers globally, has been linked to over 27 suicides in the US alone between 2021 and 2023. The targets are predominantly youngsters from affluent North American and European countries, with scammers mostly operating from West Africa and Southeast Asia. This malicious tactic involves pressuring victims, often teenage boys, into sharing explicit photos under financial threats.
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