WhatsApp is among the three widely successful social media platforms Meta owns, including Facebook and Instagram. However, with success also come some setbacks. WhatsApp, including its other successful social platforms, is being used as a weapon for cybercriminals to...
After what you thought was a mutually fun and salacious conversation, you are now bombarded with threats of exposing your nude pictures to your Facebook friends. This is what is called online sextortion, and you have unfortunately fallen victim...
As we increasingly rely on technology to connect with others, we must be mindful of the risks that come with it. One of those risks is the Skype sextortion scam – a form of cyber blackmail where someone threatens...
Have you ever been on Instagram, minding your own business, and suddenly received an unexpected DM? Well, what may look like yet another random spam bot message could, in actuality, be something far more sinister; an attempt to extort...
Sextortion is a very serious crime that is on the rise globally. If you or someone you know is a victim, it can be challenging to know where to turn for help. The good news is that there is...
With the rise of technology and social media, sex crimes have become more prevalent and sophisticated. One such crime that has gained significant attention in recent years is sextortion. It is an online form of blackmail in which someone...
If you have ever received an unexpected message in your inbox claiming to have your private images, you may have received a sextortion email. These sneaky and sometimes frightening messages can leave you confused and anxious about who may...
With the rapid increase in social media applications like Snapchat, it is no surprise that scammers have started to take advantage of these platforms committing popular crimes like sextortion. While Snapchat has taken measures to prevent such scenarios, sextortion...
We’ve all heard of spam emails, phishing schemes, and identity theft, but have you ever received an email that seems to know your personal information and threatens to release sensitive material to your contacts? This is known as a...
Everyone receives their fair share of spam emails. However, if you ever received an email from an unknown sender claiming to have compromising photos or videos of you, with a threat of sharing them with your contacts if you...