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SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Four West African men charged in sick sextortion scam linked to California teen's suicide

A California teen's suicide linked to a sextortion scam underscores the dangers of online predation and manipulation.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'Sextortion' scam linked to California teen's suicide leads to 4 arrests in West Africa

The recent arrests in Ivory Coast highlight ongoing efforts to combat international sextortion schemes targeting minors.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Four Arrested in Sextortion Scheme Linked to San Jose Teen's 2022 Suicide

Two years after 17-year-old Ryan Last of San Jose took his own life, authorities have arrested four men in Cote d'Ivoire for their alleged roles in an international sextortion scheme that targeted thousands, including minors.
SF parents
#child-exploitation
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

LI lacrosse coach, 20, allegedly 'sextorted' 30 boys in twisted Snapchat blackmail scheme

A high school lacrosse coach allegedly sextorted at least 30 boys, including a 13-year-old, using Snapchat for sexual exploitation.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

The neo-Nazi 764 cult is targeting kids as young as 9. Here are the warning signs your child is a victim, according to the FBI

A twisted neo-Nazi sextortion ring targets minors, using manipulation and blackmail for exploitative content; parents should remain vigilant.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

LI lacrosse coach, 20, allegedly 'sextorted' 30 boys in twisted Snapchat blackmail scheme

A high school lacrosse coach allegedly sextorted at least 30 boys, including a 13-year-old, using Snapchat for sexual exploitation.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

The neo-Nazi 764 cult is targeting kids as young as 9. Here are the warning signs your child is a victim, according to the FBI

A twisted neo-Nazi sextortion ring targets minors, using manipulation and blackmail for exploitative content; parents should remain vigilant.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Bay Area teen's suicide leads to 4 arrests across the globe

A teenager's death highlighted an international sextortion scheme, leading to arrests in Cote d'Ivoire.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

BM Boys: the Nigerian sextortion network hiding in plain sight on TikTok

Young men in Nigeria promote online blackmail schemes on TikTok, enticing followers and revealing the dark allure of wealth gained through crime.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

San Jose teen dies by suicide after falling victim to 'sextortion' scheme: What parents need to know

Four men arrested in an international sextortion case linked to the suicide of a San Jose teenager.
#cybercrime
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Four arrested in sextortion' scheme that drove San Jose teen to take his life

Four men arrested in Cote d'Ivoire linked to a global sextortion scheme; one victim was a San Jose teen who died by suicide.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Four arrested in sextortion' scheme that drove San Jose teen to take his life

Four men arrested in Cote d'Ivoire linked to a global sextortion scheme; one victim was a San Jose teen who died by suicide.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Neo-Nazi sextortion ring that blackmails teens into making sick videos has become so prevalent every FBI office in the US has open cases

A neo-Nazi sextortion ring called '764' is exploiting teens across the US, prompting investigations by every FBI field office.
The group uses extreme intimidation tactics to manipulate vulnerable youth into illegal and violent acts.
#child-safety
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK news

Trust your child but do check their phone | Brief letters

Trusting children with their phones can lead to dangerous situations; vigilance is crucial.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Children in UK as young as 11 targeted by sextortion criminals, data reveals

Sextortion is increasingly targeting younger children, especially those aged 11 to 13, indicating a broader approach by criminals.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Children in UK as young as 11 targeted by sextortion criminals, data reveals

Sextortion is increasingly targeting younger children, especially those aged 11 to 13, indicating a broader approach by criminals.
#teen-safety
Miscellaneous
fromMashable
9 months ago

Instagram announces new tools to fight sextortion and help teen victims

Instagram launched a campaign to combat sextortion by educating teens and implementing new safety features to protect user privacy.
Miscellaneous
fromMashable
9 months ago

Instagram announces new tools to fight sextortion and help teen victims

Instagram launched a campaign to combat sextortion by educating teens and implementing new safety features to protect user privacy.
#instagram
Privacy professionals
fromWashington Post
11 months ago

Man posing as teen YouTube star sentenced for global child sextortion plot

A man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for coercing hundreds, including children, into sexual acts, marking one of the worst sextortion cases.
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