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With the advent of social media and our increasingly connected world, it has become easier than ever for cybercriminals to target thousands of new victims each year. No longer hindered by distance, language, or other limiting factors, online blackmail has evolved into a global enterprise, conducted by both individuals and large criminal organizations.

By creating fake profiles across the top ten most popular social media platforms, blackmailers gain access to an estimated five billion users globally*. This vast reach allows them to create multiple fake accounts, enticing users to accept connection requests and ultimately ensnare victims.