Sextortion Explained (How Scammers Target Teens and What Parents Can Do)

In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about sextortion schemes, why young people are vulnerable, and how parents can protect their kids. 00:00 – Introduction and Greetings Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler open the episode by introducing the sensitive but important topic of sextortion. 00:10 – Understanding Sextortion They explain what sextortion is, how scammers manipulate victims, and why teens and men are especially vulnerable. 01:11 – Scammers' Tactics and Victims They break down how scammers build fake online relationships, target impulsive or lonely young people, and operate out of trafficked labor camps. 03:24 – Real-Life Consequences and Parental Guidance They discuss the tragic outcomes—including teen suicides—and emphasize how crucial it is for parents to talk openly and supportively with their kids. 04:33 – Voice Cloning and Other Scams They highlight how advanced scams, including AI voice cloning, can fool anyone and why families should create safety words for emergencies. 13:44 – Final Thoughts and Conclusion They wrap up by urging parents to stay alert, keep communication open, and prepare their kids for the realities of today's digital risks. With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon #OnlineSextortion #InternetSafety #AIscams