Last Updated on October 13, 2023

Online sexual extortion, also known as sextortion, has become a global problem. It is an act of blackmail where an individual or organization demands sexual favors or money from another person in exchange for not releasing their intimate photos, messages, or videos online. This form of cybercrime can be traumatizing, emotionally distressing, and socially damaging, leaving the victims feeling embarrassed, exposed, and vulnerable.

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Last Updated on September 12, 2023

Recently there has been an increase in sextortion cases, where someone threatens to release embarrassing photos or videos of a victim unless they are paid money or comply with the predator’s demands. If you are a victim of sextortion, what should you do? This post will provide guidance on what steps to take to protect yourself and mitigate the damage.

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Last Updated on September 6, 2023

The internet has become a playground for malicious cybercriminals. Sextortion is the latest weapon in their arsenal, trying to trap unsuspecting victims into paying ransoms or leaking private information on social media and email accounts. The most effective way of combating this type of cybercrime is to learn what it entails and how victims can protect themselves. In this blog, we will dive into how to handle sextortion if you ever fall for its trap.

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Last Updated on September 6, 2023

The message came out of nowhere and seemed almost too good to be true. There they were – sexy, interested, and very “down” if you hear what we’re saying. They sent some intimate images your way – you sent some theirs, and then some. Everything seemed like it was pointing towards some very interesting times – and right you are, they will be interesting, to say the least, when that hunky stud or sultry lady turns around and begins demanding money from you, in exchange for keeping those intimate images from before to themselves. What should a sextortion victim do then when they find themselves in a situation like this? They should listen to the experts – and that’s why we’re here today with this guide on the steps you should do.

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Last Updated on September 6, 2023

Sextortion is a form of  online blackmail in which someone threatens to share sexual images or videos of you with your friends, family, or the internet unless you do what they say. The fear of being exposed can be very damaging and leave victims feeling hopeless and helpless. In this article you’ll find the answer to the question Does Sextortion Last Forever. Keep on reading.

If you’re a victim of sextortion, know that you’re not alone and there are steps you can take to protect yourself and get help. This blog post will discuss the lasting effects of sextortion and offer tips on how to handle this situation.

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Last Updated on July 18, 2023

Sextortionists can happen to anyone and can occur anywhere, including Michigan. This type of crime involves victims being blackmailed with their intimate and sexual content. If you want to learn more about what this crime consists of and how you can protect yourself from sextortion in Michigan, keep reading.

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Last Updated on July 18, 2023

The world of social media has opened new avenues for scam artists to target unsuspecting users. One of the most recent and disturbing trends is the rise of the “Instagram nudes scam“. Scammers are using fake profiles and hacked accounts to target young people and coerce them into sending explicit images. The consequences are dire, and victims are left traumatized and vulnerable to blackmail and other forms of exploitation. In this blog post, we will discuss all this and more.

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Last Updated on July 18, 2023

The rise of social media and instant messaging apps has led to an increase in cyber fraud on WhatsApp. One prevalent scam is the WhatsApp nude scam, which has victimized many people. This article is a comprehensive guide on these malicious scams taking place on WhatsApp.

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Last Updated on July 7, 2023

Sextortion is the internet crime of our times. What was once rare, only found in a few pocket cases and situations, has become a world-wide threat online. These situations can be anxiety-inducing for anyone who faced with online sextortion. Who might find out? How will it affect your livelihood? Sextortionists couldn’t care less about how they wield the power to destroy a person’s life in a sextortion scam.  Despite knowing they can do so to great effect. Today, we will be examining the possible worst-case-scenarios of online sextortion. Keep on reading how sextortion can ruin your life if not handled with care.

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Last Updated on July 7, 2023

‘Sextortion.’ The word is being seen more and more commonly in today’s ever-accelerating world. If you’ve been following recent news, you might have heard the story of a St. Paul man who recently was charged in an online sextortion scheme (credit to CBS News Minnesota & Jonah Kaplan for the coverage). The man in question, Yue Vang, 31, was impersonating young men and women online and luring similarly under-aged individuals into his sinister criminal plot, affecting countless lives – over 500 young women, and likely more, according to CBS Minnesota. If Vang had so many victims, that begs the question of what is sextortion? How does it work? How do people like Vang operate, and why? We’ll cover the A to Z’s of sextortion for you in this article today.

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