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Last Updated on July 7, 2023

In this digital age, social media has become essential to our daily lives, and Facebook is at the forefront. Sadly, this has also made it easy for scammers and cyber criminals to prey on unsuspecting victims, and online sextortion is one of the growing concerns. Keep reading for all you need to know on Facebook sextortion, including how scammers can use the platform to manipulate their victims.

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How to Make a Cybercrime Report with the FBI’s IC3

The launch of the World Wide Web in 1989 led to the rapid evolution into the cybersphere we know today. As the internet expanded, so did the prevalence of online crime. In response, the FBI created the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in 2000 to combat cyber-enabled crimes. The IC3 has gone from receiving 2,000 […]

Scammer Video Call Threats: How to Respond

When the world shut down in 2020, businesses turned to virtual communication methods to keep operations running. Many of these practices have persisted in the after the pandemic period, both in our professional and personal interactions. As is the case with any popular online platform, video call services have become an avenue for cybercrime. But […]

Blackmailed with Video? How to Fight Back and Protect Your Reputation

Whether it happens on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or WhatsApp, being blackmailed with the public sharing of your intimate videos is terrifying. Sextortion is a fast-growing crime that’s affecting more and more people every year. In fact, according to FBI data, reported cases surged from 34,000 in 2023 to 54,000 in 2024, a staggering 30% increase […]

Stop Online Harassment: Staying Safe on the Internet

In 2021, Pew Research Center found that 4 in 10 American adults have experienced online harassment. The severity of the harassment ranged from physical threats to name-calling. In any case, the prevalence of online harassment has continued to grow over the years. Now, internet users need to be aware of the risks and how to […]

Distribution of Intimate Images Without Consent in Florida

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Last Updated on July 7, 2023

The distribution of intimate images without consent in Florida is a topic that is being brought up all too often. With the rise of social media messaging applications, scenarios like these are happening all over Florida. Protecting yourself from intimate image abuse is crucial in this new digital age. This blog post will discuss the different rights and protections offered to victims of this crime.

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How to Make a Cybercrime Report with the FBI’s IC3

Scammer Video Call Threats: How to Respond

Blackmailed with Video? How to Fight Back and Protect Your Reputation

Stop Online Harassment: Staying Safe on the Internet

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Last Updated on July 7, 2023

Facebook is loved and used by thousands worldwide, and unfortunately, that also includes cybercriminals. These malicious beings are taking advantage of unsuspecting Facebook users by the thousands. If you want to know how to spot and avoid a Facebook nude scam, sit tight and read on.

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