They're Targeting Teens On Telegram: The Sextortion Crisis

Jan 13, 2025 · some victims of sextortion have had their private accounts hacked. Aug 27, 2024 · sexual extortion—sextortion—is an example of a new way to commit crime that targets the online generation. According to the fbi, since 2021, there has been a tenfold. May 24, 2024 · according to torres, predators use social media to create fake profile, pretending to be a teen. They then message the victim, and interact with them over several days, weeks.

Financial sextortion is a crime whereby predators trick minors into sending sexually explicit photos and videos, and then blackmail them for payment. There are steps parents can take to protect.