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NCA Launches Campaign Against Sextortion Targeting British Teenage Boys
Nigerian crime gangs are blackmailing British teenage boys (14-17) on Snapchat and Instagram for approximately £100 after obtaining explicit images; the National Crime Agency launched a campaign to raise awareness and help victims.
NCA Launches Campaign Against Sextortion Targeting British Teenage Boys
Nigerian crime gangs are blackmailing British teenage boys (14-17) on Snapchat and Instagram for approximately £100 after obtaining explicit images; the National Crime Agency launched a campaign to raise awareness and help victims.
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Teen Sextortion Case Highlights Need for Open Communication and Online Safety Resources
Sixteen-year-old Nathan was sextorted; his parents used Report Remove to help and emphasized open communication; the incident underscores the need for youth-focused sextortion awareness campaigns.
Teen Sextortion Case Highlights Need for Open Communication and Online Safety Resources
Sixteen-year-old Nathan was sextorted; his parents used Report Remove to help and emphasized open communication; the incident underscores the need for youth-focused sextortion awareness campaigns.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Man Suspected of Blackmailing 70 Girls with Nude Photos
A 29-year-old man from Oosterhout, Netherlands, is suspected of blackmailing roughly 70 underage girls in the Netherlands and Belgium using nude photos obtained through a videogame, offering virtual diamonds in exchange. Police found 34,000 photos and videos on his devices; the investigation continu...
Dutch Man Suspected of Blackmailing 70 Girls with Nude Photos
A 29-year-old man from Oosterhout, Netherlands, is suspected of blackmailing roughly 70 underage girls in the Netherlands and Belgium using nude photos obtained through a videogame, offering virtual diamonds in exchange. Police found 34,000 photos and videos on his devices; the investigation continu...
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Nigerian Man Extradited to US, Charged in Sextortion Case Leading to Teen's Suicide
Following the suicide of 17-year-old Gavin Guffey due to a sextortion scheme, Nigerian national Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal was extradited to the US on multiple charges, including child exploitation resulting in death, facing a potential life sentence; South Carolina Representative Brandon Guffey...
Nigerian Man Extradited to US, Charged in Sextortion Case Leading to Teen's Suicide
Following the suicide of 17-year-old Gavin Guffey due to a sextortion scheme, Nigerian national Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal was extradited to the US on multiple charges, including child exploitation resulting in death, facing a potential life sentence; South Carolina Representative Brandon Guffey...
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Nigerian Man Extradited to US for Sextortion Leading to Teen's Suicide
A 24-year-old Nigerian man, Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, was extradited to the US on Saturday to face charges of child exploitation resulting in death and distribution of child sexual abuse material following the suicide of his 17-year-old victim, Gavin Guffey, who was allegedly sextorted by Lawa...
Nigerian Man Extradited to US for Sextortion Leading to Teen's Suicide
A 24-year-old Nigerian man, Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, was extradited to the US on Saturday to face charges of child exploitation resulting in death and distribution of child sexual abuse material following the suicide of his 17-year-old victim, Gavin Guffey, who was allegedly sextorted by Lawa...
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Sextortion in Germany: Rising Cases and Disproportionate Impact on Men
Over 2,000 sextortion cases were reported in Germany in 2023, with a likely increase in 2024; men are disproportionately affected, possibly due to lower suspicion and more willingness to share intimate images; the crime often involves foreign-based organized crime groups, and underreporting is signi...
Sextortion in Germany: Rising Cases and Disproportionate Impact on Men
Over 2,000 sextortion cases were reported in Germany in 2023, with a likely increase in 2024; men are disproportionately affected, possibly due to lower suspicion and more willingness to share intimate images; the crime often involves foreign-based organized crime groups, and underreporting is signi...
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Nigerian Sextortion Gangs Target UK Teenage Boys
Nigerian crime gangs are blackmailing UK teenage boys (aged 14-17) with sextortion scams on social media, demanding £100 or threatening to share sexual images; the National Crime Agency (NCA) urges victims not to pay and to report the crime, noting a significant rise in cases.
Nigerian Sextortion Gangs Target UK Teenage Boys
Nigerian crime gangs are blackmailing UK teenage boys (aged 14-17) with sextortion scams on social media, demanding £100 or threatening to share sexual images; the National Crime Agency (NCA) urges victims not to pay and to report the crime, noting a significant rise in cases.
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Sextortion Targeting Younger Children: IWF Reports Worrying Trend
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) reported five confirmed cases of sextortion targeting 11-13 year olds in 2024, part of a total 175 confirmed incidents involving under-17s; criminals are using social media and messaging platforms to trick victims into sending intimate images and then blackmail th...
Sextortion Targeting Younger Children: IWF Reports Worrying Trend
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) reported five confirmed cases of sextortion targeting 11-13 year olds in 2024, part of a total 175 confirmed incidents involving under-17s; criminals are using social media and messaging platforms to trick victims into sending intimate images and then blackmail th...
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Edinburgh Sextortion: Eight-Year-Old Girl Targeted in Snapchat Plot
An eight-year-old girl in Edinburgh became a victim of a sextortion plot on Snapchat where a predator created fake accounts, demanding explicit content and threatening to post it online; Police Scotland launched an investigation, warning parents to monitor children's social media.
Edinburgh Sextortion: Eight-Year-Old Girl Targeted in Snapchat Plot
An eight-year-old girl in Edinburgh became a victim of a sextortion plot on Snapchat where a predator created fake accounts, demanding explicit content and threatening to post it online; Police Scotland launched an investigation, warning parents to monitor children's social media.
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Sextortion Suspect Extradited, Faces Life in Prison After Teen's Suicide
Following his son's suicide due to sextortion, South Carolina Rep. Brandon Guffey is now seeking justice after the extradition of the Nigerian suspect, Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, who faces life imprisonment. The case prompted the passage of Gavin's Law, aimed at preventing similar tragedies.
Sextortion Suspect Extradited, Faces Life in Prison After Teen's Suicide
Following his son's suicide due to sextortion, South Carolina Rep. Brandon Guffey is now seeking justice after the extradition of the Nigerian suspect, Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, who faces life imprisonment. The case prompted the passage of Gavin's Law, aimed at preventing similar tragedies.
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Nigerian Man Extradited, Indicted in Sextortion Case Resulting in Teen's Suicide
A Nigerian man was extradited to the U.S. and indicted for sextortion resulting in the suicide death of a South Carolina teen, Gavin Guffey, prompting new state legislation and highlighting a rise in similar scams originating from Nigeria.
Nigerian Man Extradited, Indicted in Sextortion Case Resulting in Teen's Suicide
A Nigerian man was extradited to the U.S. and indicted for sextortion resulting in the suicide death of a South Carolina teen, Gavin Guffey, prompting new state legislation and highlighting a rise in similar scams originating from Nigeria.
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Low Solve Rate for Sextortion Cases in Saxony-Anhalt
In Saxony-Anhalt, only 5 of 470 reported sextortion cases were solved by October 2024, revealing a low solve rate despite a slight decrease in cases compared to 2023. Most cases were attempts, with 80% of victims being male, including minors.
Low Solve Rate for Sextortion Cases in Saxony-Anhalt
In Saxony-Anhalt, only 5 of 470 reported sextortion cases were solved by October 2024, revealing a low solve rate despite a slight decrease in cases compared to 2023. Most cases were attempts, with 80% of victims being male, including minors.
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44% Bias Score
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