Have you ever received an email from an unknown sender claiming they have access to your computer and have been watching you via your webcam? Scammers are using this popular email scam known as the “You’ve been hacked” email sextortion scam to extort money from their victims. While the thought of someone having access to your computer and being able to monitor your online activity is terrifying, it’s essential to know that these emails are often bluffing, and there are steps you can take to protect yourself. In this blog post, we will explore this scam, how it works, and what you can do to protect yourself from it.

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“Sextortion, what to do in the UK?” is becoming a popular question for most. Do not worry — there is help available. In this blog post, we will explain the risks associated with being a victim of sextortion in the UK as well as provide valuable advice on how to stay safe.

Sextortion can start in many ways, often via social media platforms or dating sites. It usually begins with a seemingly innocent message from a stranger who quickly moves the conversation to a more sexual nature before sharing intimate images or videos they claim are of you. The blackmailer then threatens to share these images with friends and family or publish them online [...]

The increasing rate of criminal activities on social media platforms isn’t alarming when the internet provides potential criminals with a tool of anonymity. One such crime plaguing Facebook for some time now is sextortion. This scam, which causes immense trauma, scams users on the platform by blackmailing and extorting them. It is a growing threat, and it has become a necessity for people to take precautions to protect their online safety. In this blog, we will discuss what a Facebook Sextortion Scam is, the modus operandi of these criminals, and what users can do to protect themselves.

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While it is easy to assume that sextortion only happens to those seeking relationships online, the truth is far more sinister—we have seen several real-life cases where ordinary people became targets with unthinkable results. In this blog post, we will be examining severe real sextortion cases from all over the world and exploring how they can affect real victims like you or someone you care about if not stopped in time.

When we think of online predators, our minds often jump to fear, horror stories, and the worst possible outcomes. But sometimes, these threats become a reality with devastating consequences for [...]

Are you aware of the alarming increase in sextortion cases and teen suicides caused by this malicious activity? Sextortionists spare no one, regardless of age and gender. As such, it is crucial to protect yourself while browsing the internet. This blog will dive into sextortion motives and tactics and provide sextortion prevention tips so you can stay safe online!

You should know how this predicament transpired if you find yourself here. However, it may cause you to wonder how this person could quickly manipulate you into sending private information about yourself. Learning how sextortion works and cybercriminals [...]

Sextortion is a crime, first and foremost. It traps its victims in experiencing ongoing shame and fear. Try to imagine being forced to pay money, or worse, to keep your most private moments from being exposed to the world. That’s sextortion.

We know it’s a crime, but it’s also one that comes with awful consequences. It’s a violation that leaves emotional scars, too. We know the pain, the panic, and the feeling of being utterly alone. But you’re not alone.

The team at Digital Forensics has seen firsthand the devastation that sextortion can cause. We’ve dedicated our lives to tracking down these online predators, and we’re here to use that experience to help [...]

As technology advances, so does cybercrime. Thus, causing a new crime to emerge called online sextortion. States like Michigan are no exception to this crime, with an increasing number of reported incidents. Keep reading for real-life cases of sextortion in Michigan and find out what legal implications there are to combat this rising threat.

Sextortion is the act of blackmailing someone with personal sexual images or videos, often obtained by hackers or scammers who have tricked or coerced their victims into providing them. In Michigan, reports of sextortion have tripled in the last two years, with young people and vulnerable [...]