"Nearly half of those targeted by sextortion scams are men in their twenties, with a striking 98 percent of victims being male, according to Nationwide Building Society's analysis."
"Sextortion involves criminals blackmailing individuals by threatening to share private sexual pictures or sensitive information unless they receive a reward, typically money."
"Perpetrators often initiate contact by befriending victims on social media, using fake identities and engaging in sexually explicit conversations to pressure individuals into providing intimate images."
"Scammers escalate threats by claiming to have access to the victim's contacts, intensifying the fear of public exposure to coerce compliance."
Sextortion scams are increasingly affecting young men, particularly those in their twenties, as revealed by Nationwide Building Society's analysis of 50 cases. The review indicates that 98 percent of the victims were male, with ages ranging from 13 to 70. These scams involve blackmailing individuals by threatening to share private sexual content unless a monetary reward is provided. Criminals often initiate contact through social media, using fake identities and escalating threats by claiming access to the victim's contacts to coerce compliance.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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