![]() That material might be images, videos, or information-and common ransom demands range from money to more explicit content or sexual favors. The word “sextortion” is a combination of “sex” and “extortion.” As that origin suggests, sextortion is a form of extortion that uses threats of revealing sexual material unless the victim pays a ransom. There is always the potential for falling prey to a sextortionist when your defenses are down. These perpetrators are often scammers who play a numbers game, searching for vulnerable potential victims online. Sextortion is an extremely prevalent crime that can affect victims of all demographics. In the first quarter of 2023, Australia’s eSafety commissioner reported receiving over 1700 sextortion complaints (up from 600 in Q1 of 2022). The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 16,000 sextortion reports in 2021, with losses surpassing $8 million. Sextortion is a global concern-and it is on the rise worldwide. In this in-depth guide, we provide actionable tips on how to identify online extortion, protect yourself against sextortion attempts, and what to do if you have already been sextorted. We can also provide objective advice on how to best respond to a sextortion attempt. ![]()
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