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

In Nigeria, a group of young men known as the BM Boys uses TikTok to showcase stacks of cash and luxury items as they promote their get-rich-quick schemes centered around online blackmail. They target social media users in Western countries, posing as romantic interests to exploit them for nude photos, which they then threaten to expose while demanding money. With several accounts registering thousands of followers, these scammers inspire others with their flashy lifestyles, illustrating the growing trend of sextortion tactics and the troubling allure of easy money through illegal means.
The proclaimed scammers, known as the BM Boys, flaunt their illicit wealth on TikTok, luring followers to engage in schemes focused on online blackmail and sextortion.
A self-identified blackmailer shares insights on their lifestyle, reflecting the perception that engaging in these scams provides easy money, attracting others to join their illegal activities.
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