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UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF GLOBAL MONEY TRANSFER IN FINANCIAL SEXTORTION SCHEMES IMPACTING TEENS AND ADULTS. Recently, our team of researchers at Million Kids saw two completely different articles about criminal online exploitation scams involving large payouts of money that were generated out of the country and impacted U.S citizens. One had the headline: “I lost $1M to a romance scam” and the other was the announcement of the arrest of criminals in West Africa that brought a naïve but incredible young man in Northern California to take his own life. Both stories are enormously heartbreaking.During this podcast we are going to look at the impact of global high speed 5g internet connection that is literally allowing overseas criminals to open the doors of unsuspecting lives in the U.S, and fleecing them of their money, driving them into deep depression and sometimes ends in suicide. We will discuss the role of scam farms where organized crime is enslaving tens of thousands of poor people in Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Pakistan, Ivory Coast, Brazil, Mexico, India, and Nigeria and forcing them to seduce and fleece victims in the U.S., Australia, and United Kingdom etc. The most common forms of payment used by the scammers are Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay and online gift cards such as iTunes, Google Play, Amazon and Steam Cards. The world of online financial sextortion and romance scams is changing fast. The global connection of technology literally puts third world criminals at your front door. We must talk to our kids (and seniors) so they understand how a globally connected world literally puts global predators and criminals right in their bedrooms and back pocket. And they won't look like you think they do.

Criminals are exploiting the trust that young iPhone users have in the device's built-in message platform to make relentless demands for money. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon reports on the tragic results of those scams, and what parents need to know. Plus: Artificial intelligence companies have been the leading backers of technologies like solar energy and battery storage. Now, WSJ tech and crypto reporter Amrith Ramkumar reports those firms are trying to convince Congress to leave their clean-energy tax credits alone. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Sextortion scams targeting teen boys are on the rise — and they're happening through platforms parents trust, like Instagram, Snapchat and even Apple's iMessage. In this eye-opening conversation, Scrolling 2 Death host Nicki Petrossi and Sarah Gardner of Heat Initiative expose the devastating impact of these scams and the chilling truth about Apple's inaction.Why hasn't Apple built better protections? Why are predators thriving in their ecosystem? Why is Apple ignoring the CSAM stored in iCloud? And what can parents do right now to safeguard their children? This is a must-listen for anyone who believes Big Tech should be held accountable for child safety.Wall Street Journal: 'Sextortion' Scams Involving Apple Messages Ended in Tragedy for These BoysAbout Sarah GardnerSarah Gardner is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Heat Initiative. Prior to launching Heat's campaign to hold Apple accountable, Sarah spent 10 years at Thorn, an organization that builds technology to combat online child sexual abuse, where she was integral to its growth from a small, start-up effort to a multi-million dollar nonprofit. As Vice President of External Affairs, she helped develop a plan to eliminate child sexual abuse material from the internet which spurred a $63M investment in the organization through the TED Audacious Prize. Sarah also worked at Free the Slaves, an organization empowering local organizations to end modern forms of slavery.

This week, we hear from Kathryn Rifenbark, the Director for CyberTipline, Public Reports, in the Exploited Children Division (ECD) at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). In this talk from the 2024 CESE Summit, she shares about the impact of Sextortion on today's young people and talks about a powerful new service that can be used to help. Self-generated content is a normative behavior of today's youth. But it can have a destructive impact when it's non-consensually shared or when they have been blackmailed or coerced into producing it. Take It Down is a new, anonymous, and free service that can help prevent the spread of online sharing of nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit images or videos of those under the age of 18. This session will provide an overview of Take it Down, operated by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). Launched in December of 2022, participants will learn the amazing impact of this global program, how it works and how you can share this resource with children, victims, and families in your community. Kathryn has worked at NCMEC for over 14 years, and in her current position, Kathryn is responsible for enhancing NCMEC's efforts to improve resources for survivors of child sexual abuse material by liaising with law enforcement, victim service providers, and child serving professionals as well as managing the team who processes public CyberTipline reports. She received a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.    NCMEC's Take It Down service: https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/ Learn more about NCMEC: https://www.missingkids.org/  Read the article “Sextortion: The Largest Blackmail Operation In Human History” https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/sextortion-the-largest-blackmail-operation-in-human-history/      

In the U.S., the cost of cybercrime in 2025 is estimated to hit $639.2 billion— up from $452.3 billion in 2024—an alarming surge fueled in large part by advancements in AI. Today, Nicole sits down with tech journalist Laurie Segall to uncover one of the darkest AI-driven scams: a disturbing scheme where scammers generate fake nude images to extort their victims. In this conversation, Laurie breaks down the most common deepfake crimes and scams, how to spot them, and how to protect yourself. She also shares the jaw-dropping story of her investigation into a shadowy figure known as “Mr. Deepfakes,” a man she describes as one of the most dangerous people on the internet, and what happened when she tracked him down and confronted him face-to-face. Nicole and Laurie zoom out to ask even bigger questions: What does this mean for women, for democracy, and for the future of AI? Spoiler alert: we are still very much in the Wild West. Follow Laurie's work, and her investigation into Mr. Deepfakes here.

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Worum geht's in dieser Folge? Cybergrooming – das klingt weit weg, betrifft aber jedes vierte Kind in Deutschland. In dieser Folge spreche ich darüber, wie Täter:innen online Vertrauen aufbauen, wie Kinder emotional hineingezogen werden – und wie daraus digitale Erpressung entsteht. Wir schauen hin: auf die Methoden, auf die Zahlen, auf das, was Kinder selbst erzählen – und auf das, was du als Elternteil oder Fachkraft tun kannst. Du erfährst in dieser Folge: • Was genau Cybergrooming ist – und wie es funktioniert • Warum Täter:innen oft wie Gleichaltrige wirken • Was Kinder fühlen, erleben – und warum viele schweigen • Wie Sextortion entsteht – auch mit KI-generierten Bildern • Welche Schutzfaktoren im Alltag wirklich helfen • Und: Was Kinder sich wünschen – laut aktueller Studie Wichtige Zahlen aus der LFM-Studie 2025: • 24 % aller befragten Kinder und Jugendlichen waren bereits betroffen • 15 % wurden zu einem Treffen aufgefordert • 12 % sollten intime Inhalte schicken • 7 % wurden aufgefordert, sich vor der Kamera auszuziehen • 87 % der Grooming-Fälle passieren über soziale Netzwerke wie Snapchat, Instagram & WhatsApp • Mehr als ein Viertel der Betroffenen wurde erpresst (Sextortion)

The rise of an internet cybercriminal network known as “The Yahoo Boys” has been linked to nearly two dozen suicides, and many more destroyed lives.

President Donald Trump is wrapping up his trip to the Middle East. New York commuters are facing chaos as New Jersey Transit workers go on strike over pay. Ukraine and Russia are once again meant to be meeting in Turkey. The FBI has broken up a “sextortion” ring that allegedly targeted thousands of minors around the world. Plus, Chris Brown is facing criminal charges in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Con il termine "sextortion", che deriva dai termini inglesi “sex” ed “extortion” e che può essere tradotto in italiano con “estorsione sessuale”, si indica una tipologia di truffa (o una forma di ricatto) in cui i criminali minacciano di pubblicare video e foto compromettenti delle vittime, se non pagano un determinato riscatto. Questa estorsione di denaro viene spesso perpetrata su Internet e fa leva sulla psiche e sull'intimità delle persone coinvolte. Ma di cosa si tratta esattamente? E come possiamo riconoscerla? In questo video capiremo cos'è questa truffa e come possiamo difenderci dal ricatto sessuale Prendi parte alla nostra Membership per supportare il nostro progetto Missione Cultura e diventare mecenate di Geopop: https://geopop.it/ngCbN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't get duped, doxxed, or drained! In this episode of "Smashing Security" we dive into the creepy world of sextortion scams, and investigate how crypto wallet firm Ledger's Discord server was hijacked in an attempt to phish for cryptocurrency recovery phrases.All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.Plus! Don't miss our featured interview with Drata's Matt Hillary.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Ledger secures Discord after hacker bot tried to steal seed phrases - CoinTelegraph.Binance Founder CZ Warns: Ledger Discord Hack Targets Recovery Phrases - CoinPedia.Ledger confirms physical scam letters requesting seed phrase in fake security upgrade - The Block.Physical addresses of 270K Ledger owners leaked on hacker forum - Bleeping Computer.Criminals are mailing altered Ledger devices to steal cryptocurrency - Bleeping Computer.New Hello Pervert Email Attack Warning — ‘I Know Where You Live' - Forbes.‘Hello pervert': the sextortion scam claiming to have videoed you - The Guardian."Hello Pervert" Email Is A Total Scam - What You Need To Know - Malware Tips.Scam email sent from my own email address - Microsoft Community.Thunderbolts* review: 'The greatest Marvel offering in years' - BBC.Limelight, Exemplar - BBC Radio 4.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:Drata - The world's most advanced Trust Management platform – making risk and compliance management accessible, continuous, and 10x more automated than ever before.Dashlane - Protect against the #1 cause of data breaches - poor password habits. Save 25% off a new business plan, or 35% off a personal Premium plan!

Indverskir tölvuhakkarar herjuðu á lögmannsstofu sem sá meðal annars um hópmálsókn gegn Björgólfi Thor. Stór kúnni þessarar lögmannsstofu var það líka og það hvaða einstaklinga helst var herjað á í þeim innbrotstilraunum, varð blaðamönnum Reuters tilefni til að vangaveltna um hvort einhver Íslendingur, þriðji íslenski aðilinn, tengdist málinu; hvort hann hefði ráðið málaliðana indversku til starfa. Orkunotkun í dreifbýli á Íslandi er alltaf dýrust sama hvort kveikja þurfi ljós, hita hús eða drífa áfram bíla. Á alþjóðlegri ráðstefnu á Akureyri var fjallað um hvernig stuðla megi að orkuskiptum í dreifðum byggðum - því talið sé afar mikilvægt að hraða sem mest slíkum orkuskiptum til að lækka kostnað og draga úr mengun. Lögreglan á höfuðborgarsvæðinu fær nokkur símtöl í viku frá fólki sem hefur orðið fyrir kynlífskúgun eða „sextortion“. Nígerískur glæpahópur sem hefur sérhæft sig í brotum af þessum tagi stærir sig af þeim á Tiktok.

Between 2023 and 2024, police recorded a record high of 37,959 blackmail offences in England and Wales but what's behind the increase in this type of crime? Alexandra McCready is Head of Reputation and Privacy for law firm, Vardags, and joins us to reveal what really goes on behind closed doors when it comes to dealing with blackmail and sextortion. Plus, how and why the recent papal election process fuelled a new online obsession amongst Gen-Z. The London Standard's Features writer and columnist, Maddy Mussen is here with the lowdown on PopeCrave, fan-cams and the fan fiction inspired by Conclave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Security news for this week: RDP and credentials that are not really revoked, and some RDP bitmap caching fun Some magic info on MagicINFO Vulnerability Management Zombies There is a backdoor in your e-commerce Airborne: vulnerabilities in AirPlay Bring your own installer - crafty EDR bypass The Signal clone used by US government officials: shocker: has been hacked AI slop vulnerability reporting Bricking iPhones with a single line of code Hacking planet technology Vibe hacking for the win? Cybersecurity CEO arrested for deploying malware Hello my perverted friend FastCGI - fast, but vulnerable Chapters: 0:00 Opening and introductions 2:43 Panel introductions and conference recaps 4:46 Conference announcements and Corncon discussion 8:05 RSAC 2025 recap and vulnerability management trends 15:44 RDP credential revocation flaw in Windows 11 34:57 Apple AirPlay "wormable" vulnerabilities and third-party device risks 44:10 Signal clone breach used by US officials (TeleMessage incident) 55:38 Supply chain attack: Magento extensions backdoor 66:12 "Hello my perverted friend": Sextortion scam analysis 72:10 Security culture and phishing awareness at home 75:25 Digital signage vulnerabilities: Samsung MagicInfo 81:41 Threat hunting tradecraft and blue team operations 88:38 AI slop in vulnerability reporting and vibe hacking 98:59 Apple notification DoS and sandbox bypass 101:24 VMware licensing controversy and alternatives 107:14 CEO arrested for planting malware in hospital systems 116:06 FastCGI vulnerabilities in embedded/IoT systems 122:12 Rooting Android phones and device locking 124:08 Closing and outro Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-873

Trigger WarningThis episode includes topics of child sextortion and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Episode DescriptionIn this episode of Consider Before Consuming, Shannon Heacock and John Burnett share the deeply personal and devastating story of their son, Elijah. Recently, at just 16 years old, Elijah became a victim of sextortion — a form of online exploitation where predators manipulate and blackmail their victims using threats and explicit imagery, sometimes even using AI-generated content. Tragically, the manipulation and fear led Elijah to take his own life. John and Shannon's courage in telling Elijah's story is rooted in their hope that it can prevent other families from facing the same heartbreaking loss.Episode Resources Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call or Text "988"NCMEC Resource: Take it DownVictim ResourcesArticle: Understanding Sextortion: A Growing Threat and How to Protect Yourself

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The Problem of Sexual Extortion Sexual extortion, or “Sextortion” as it is sometimes called, is a new and growing problem.  In the 21st century, there have been various problems related to the “connectedness” that being online offers, and sometimes these problems are not evenly divided among the sexes.  Sexual extortion is one of the newer ones.  Young men seem to be particularly susceptible not just to being fooled into seeking and sharing nude pictures but also into an even darker situation when those pictures are used against them.  Because of this, we wanted to release a short episode encouraging christian parents and ministers to do two things:  Parents - Talk with your children about why God invented sex but also the dangers associated with it.   All christians - Be clear that Christ died for all sins, and paid for all guilt and shame in the believer's life so that we don't have to fear consequences related to sin, even in our very online age.   This too shall pass.  "The Empires of the future will be Empires of the Mind." - Winston Churchill

The crime of sextortion has been around for nearly two decades. Historically sextortion involved someone being tricked and coerced into sending a nude or illicit image, video or sharing an explicit live stream. There were many different variations of sextortion and driving influencers. Sometimes it was an individual pedophile that wanted to own/control their victim and even meet up to exploit the victim. Then we saw sextortion increase throughout child sexual abuse material rings (CSAM), formerly called child pornography. This developed primarily on the dark web and then moved off shore to countries that operate in "don't ask- don't tell" environments. But the world has changed over the past three years and few people are taking note. We have seen a convergence of advanced technologies that have come together to change online exploitation into total **digital warfare** - warfare that targets our kids and our seniors. This podcast will be the first of several podcasts to explore the implications of ten separate technologies that have many great features. At the same time these technologies create a perfect storm for pedophiles, predators, cartels and third world criminals giving them immediate access to exploit our children.

A beloved weatherman is arrested in a sordid sextortion scheme. The meteorologist who once charmed viewers with his sunny personality is accused of making a secret sex tape & threatening the victim to make it public. A shoplifting spree in Minnesota unmasks an alleged mass shooting plot cops say. Plus, a teen's quick-thinking helps her dodge a boozed-up bad guy! Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kyle shares an email he got from a former member of Andy Stanley's church, and he talks about what everyone is getting wrong about the rise in sextortion of teenage boys online. Also, in the Quick Hitters segment, he discusses he Trump White House's presidential message on Holy Week, 50+ Nigerian Christians being slaughtered by Muslim fundamentalists on Palm Sunday, a state in Australia criminalizing prayer, the debate between Douglas Murray and Dave Stewart on the Joe Rogan Experience, a black teenager stabbing a white teenager to death at a high school track meet in Texas, a proposed California ballot measure named in honor of alleged murderer Luigi Mangioine, a proposed Colorado House bill that would categorize “misgendering” and “deadnaming” as child abuse, a proposed Oklahoma House bill that would allow for the chemical castration of child sex offenders, a pitbull mauling a 7-month-old baby girl to death in Ohio, scientists claiming to have resurrected the extinct dire wolf, the UK Supreme Court ruling that “trans women” are not actually women, FBI senior leadership using an internal gag order to cover up the Hunter Biden laptop story, some of the best jiu-jitsu advice you could ever get. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode deals with mature topics (suicide, cyberbullying, sextortion). Listener discretion is advised.In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Melanie is joined by Brian Montgomery—a devoted husband and father of four—who bravely shares the heartbreaking story of his son, Walker. Walker tragically lost his life to the devastating effects of sextortion on Instagram, and Brian's raw transparency is a courageous gift that offers hope and awareness to families everywhere.Through this emotional conversation, Brian reflects on the painful lessons learned and offers critical insights every parent needs to hear. His mission is clear: to prevent other families from experiencing the same unimaginable loss. Join us as we honor Walker's memory and uncover essential truths that can help protect our children in today's digital world.Support the showDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong! Get your copy of the BRAND NEW KBS Home Edition! Start your ScreenStrong Journey today! Become a Connect Member to get access to our exclusive online forum, the 30-Day ScreenStrong Challenge, LIVE webinars with medical experts, and the entire ScreenStrong library of videos, audio clips, interviews, e-books, handouts, and more! Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador! ScreenStrong Tech Recommendations Gabb Wireless—Smartphone Replacement (use code STRONG for discount) Canopy—Device Filter (use code STRONG for discount) Production Team: Host: Melanie Hempe Producer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin

Sextortion is a steadily rising form of online blackmail, primarily targeting teenaged boys. The warning signs are easy to spot if you are aware of what they look like; we are aiming to increase awareness and create the opportunity for more discussions about this dangerous scam. Please be advised, this episode discusses suicide and several cases of children who completed suicide resulting from sextortion.  For more information, visit the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's webpage on Sextortion at: https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/sextortion

Jordan is a star athlete and homecoming king who is packing for a beach vacation when he receives a message on Instagram. The account is of an attractive girl named Dani. Jordan exchanges flirty messages with her, and eventually, she convinces him to send an explicit photo of himself. That's when everything changes. Dani threatens to send the photo to his family and friends if he doesn't pay $1,000. Jordan tragically sees no way out and dies by suicide. Law enforcement tracks the crime to brothers in Nigeria, and in a landmark case, extradites them to the US where they are convicted and sentenced. Jordan's parents share his story in hopes of preventing similar tragedies.

Recent headlines tell us about a rise in teen boys being lured into sending explicit photos and then blackmailed for money to avoid these being published on the web. Some of these cases have resulted in suicide and the FBI has sent out warnings to parents. Of course, exploitation through explicit photos is nothing new to teen girls as well. How are parents to respond to these threats? Jessica and Dr. Ken approach these issues as an opportunity for real dialogue and not another occasion for fear. Open conversation about online threats are particularly important for parents of teenagers that may appear to be innocent of any sexual interest. Adolescents need to be prepared for online threats not just protected. We cover all this and more. Dr. Ken references the resource, "Take It Down" to help fight online publishing of explicit photos: https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/ If you have a minute, please leave us a review. We love hearing listeners encouraging other listeners. You can order Dr. Ken's book "Feeding The Mouth That Bites You" here: https://a.co/d/hBnlbzI Got questions or feedback? We want to hear from you! podcast@feedingthemouth.com Music provided by the great John David Kent - https://www.johndavidkent.com/

Cristina Obber"L'orco in cameretta"Solferino Libriwww.solferinolibri.itDietro la porta chiusa della loro cameretta, o semplicemente dietro lo schermo dello smartphone o del tablet, con chi stanno giocando, chattando, scambiando immagini i nostri figli? È una domanda che ci facciamo ogni giorno con crescente inquietudine, e con ragione. Perché il loro interlocutore potrebbe avere pessime intenzioni: carpire la loro fiducia, indurli a inviare fotografie e video compromettenti, ricattarli, convincerli a un incontro di persona per fare loro del male. Sono dati allarmanti quelli delle molestie e degli abusi online sui minori, e sono in crescita, con vittime dall'età media sempre più bassa, molti ormai tra i sette e i dieci anni, per il 61 per cento bambine. Termini come grooming, sex-tortion, revenge porn, pedopornografia sono ormai entrati nelle nostre cronache e nei nostri incubi, ma non abbastanza nelle nostre conversazioni e nei nostri piani educativi concreti. Questo libro ci aiuta a conoscere il nemico e a capire come difenderci. Cristina Obber ha raccolto le testimonianze delle vittime e le domande dei ragazzi e dei bambini. Ha ascoltato i carnefici – a loro volta sempre più giovani – indagandone il modus operandi. Ha seguito il lavoro delle forze dell'ordine all'opera per contrastare un fenomeno sempre più dilagante. E in queste pagine non si limita a raccontare ma offre strumenti, parole e percorsi per entrare in quella cameretta, affrontare l'orco e sconfiggerlo.Cristina Obber è scrittrice, giornalista, formatrice esperta di violenza di genere. È ideatrice di progetti educativi per il mondo della scuola e per il mondo del lavoro. I suoi testi di narrativa sono adottati in molte scuole come strumento di prevenzione di ogni forma di violenza e discriminazione. Il suo sito è cristinaobber.itIL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

A growing sextortion epidemic is driving a tragic rise in teen suicides, and families are fighting back to hold predators — and platforms — accountable. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 16:55)Special Edition: The Problem of Sextortion: A Message for Parents and Pastors of Teenage Young MenSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

A new MP3 sermon from Albert Mohler | The Briefing is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Special Edition: The Problem of Sextortion: A Message for Parents and Pastors of T Subtitle: Cultural Commentaries Speaker: Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. Broadcaster: Albert Mohler | The Briefing Event: Current Events Date: 4/12/2025 Length: 16 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Albert Mohler | The Briefing is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Special Edition: The Problem of Sextortion: A Message for Parents and Pastors of T Subtitle: Cultural Commentaries Speaker: Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. Broadcaster: Albert Mohler | The Briefing Event: Current Events Date: 4/12/2025 Length: 16 min.

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We would love to hear from you!!! In this poignant episode, Aric and Angie chat with a fellow mom full of fight, Jennifer Buta. Jenn shares a heart-wrenching conversation about the tragic loss of her son, Jordan, to sextortion. They discuss the rapid escalation of events that led to Jordan's suicide, the impact of social media on teenagers, and the importance of open communication between parents and children. Jennifer emphasizes the need for awareness and education around sextortion, sharing her journey of grief and advocacy to prevent similar tragedies. The episode serves as a powerful reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by today's youth and the critical role parents play in safeguarding their children.#suicide #sextortion #socialmedia #cyberbully #childloss #bully #awareness #psa #parent #guidance #bealert #mustlisten #hitplay Sextortion info: https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-frauds-and-scams/sextortionAric's Mission: http://www.milesforhim.comLink to Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blended-blessed-always-a-mess/id1614082543Website: www.blendedblessedalwaysamess.comTiktok: www.tiktok.com/@halliebears.momInstagram: https://instagram.com/blendedblessedalwaysamess?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blendedblessedalwaysamess?mibextid=LQQJ4dPinterest: https://pin.it/6WO7XxLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@blendedblessedalwaysamessSupport the show

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#250: Die 13-jährige Amanda Todd träumt davon, Sängerin zu werden. Auf YouTube lädt sie Coversongs hoch, in der Hoffnung, entdeckt zu werden – so wie ihr Idol Justin Bieber. Amanda genießt die Aufmerksamkeit, die sie online erfährt. Komplimente und positive Kommentare häufen sich unter ihren Videos und Livestreams. Doch unter ihren Zuschauern ist auch jemand, der es nicht gut mit ihr meint: ein User namens Tyler Boo. In privaten Nachrichten setzt er sie unter Druck, sich vor der Kamera auszuziehen. Er schreibt, er habe sie gehackt und sie müsse tun, was er will. In einem verzweifelten Moment gibt Amanda nach, und Tyler Boo macht einen Screenshot – dieser Mann und das Foto werden sie Jahre lang verfolgen. Im September 2012 postet Amanda ihr letztes Video auf YouTube: „Meine Geschichte: Kampf, Mobbing, Suizid, Selbstverletzung.“ Mit 74 Zetteln erzählt sie stumm, was sie durchgemacht hat. Das Video geht viral, aber das erlebt Amanda nicht mehr. In dieser Folge sprechen wir über Amandas Geschichte und ein gesellschaftliches Problem, das immer noch unterschätzt wird: Cyberbullying. Wir werfen einen Blick auf Betroffenenzahlen, die rechtliche Lage in Deutschland und sprechen mit Catarina Katzer, Leiterin des Instituts für Cyberpsychologie und Medienethik. Du bist nicht allein! Hilfe bei Cybermobbing bekommst du zum Beispiel beim [Bündnis gegen Cybermobbing ](https://buendnis-gegen-cybermobbing.de/hilfe.html), der [Cybermobbing-Hilfe e.V.](https://www.cybermobbing-hilfe.de/), dem [Weißen Ring ](https://weisser-ring.de/mobbing) oder [HateAid](https://hateaid.org/). Bitte zögert nicht, diese Hilfsangebote zu nutzen! Wenn du dich in einer psychischen Notsituation befindest, kannst du dich bei der Telefonseelsorge unter 0800 1110111 oder 0800 1110222 melden. Sie ist anonym, kostenlos und rund um die Uhr erreichbar. Für Kinder und Jugendliche steht die Nummer gegen Kummer anonym und kostenlos unter 116 111 zur Verfügung. [Hier](https://online.telefonseelsorge.de/) kannst du die Chatseelsorge nutzen. Eine Produktion von Auf Ex Productions. Hosts: Leonie Bartsch, Linn Schütze Recherche: Linn Schütze, Sabrina Luttenberger Redaktion: Antonia Fischer Produktion: Lorenz Schütze Expertin: Dr. Catarina Katzer Quellen (Auswahl) Amandas [YouTube-Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOHXGNx-E7E&rco=1) CBC News [Dokumentation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQRnSIa-qQM&rco=1) “The Sextortion of Amanda Todd” Artikel [Süddeutsche Zeitung ](https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/mobbing-im-internet-der-angekuendigte-tod-der-amanda-todd-1.1502486) Artikel [Der Spiegel ](https://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/web/suizid-von-amanda-todd-nach-cybermobbing-niederlaender-in-kanada-vor-gericht-a-0263eb9f-645c-4996-b6a2-cac12abab565 [Studien](https://buendnis-gegen-cybermobbing.de/aktivitaeten/studien.html) vom Bündnis gegen Cybermobbing Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/MordaufEx) Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? [**Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio!**](https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio)

Send us a textTracey spends most of her time trying to help romance scam victims and their families end the nightmare. She talks to victim daily and she's seeing an alarming rise in sextortion cases related to romance scams.Click HERE to reach Tracey.Click HERE to join her Onlinesafe group.Click HERE to reach Anna with Love Said.Click HERE to reach Kathy with Advocating Against Romance Scammers.Support the show

Late last month, an article appeared on the USA Today website under the headline, “These teenage boys were blackmailed online- and it cost them their lives.” Above the headline was a collage of photos of smiling, happy teens, each of whom had died by suicide after getting caught up in an online trap called financial sextortion. It's a cybercrime that occurs when an online predator cultivates a friendly relationship with an unknowing young person who grows to trust the interactions, thinking that this person is a friend. Eventually the predator engages in sexually explicit conversation with the victim or convinces the victim to send a nude photograph. Immediately, the victim is threatened with exposure or jail time unless they send a large amount of money, sending message upon message stating such, which leads the victim to panic, which leads many to see no way out but suicide. Parents, the message here is clear: warn your kids to never engage online with someone they don't know.

Getting blackmailed over nonexistent nudes? On Skeptical Sunday, Nick Pell untangles the dark web of sextortion and why kids face the greatest danger. On This Week's Skeptical Sunday: The basic sextortion scam is just sophisticated phishing. Those alarming emails claiming to have compromising footage of you? Pure fiction. These scammers cast wide nets, sending millions of messages hoping a tiny percentage will bite. They typically have basic information (your name, email, maybe your address) purchased from dark web data brokers, but nothing actually incriminating. The golden rule: if they don't show you the evidence, it doesn't exist. Children face genuine sextortion risks online. While adults receive empty threats, children encounter a far more dangerous reality. Predators create fake profiles mimicking peers, establish trust, and eventually manipulate children into sharing compromising images. Once obtained, these images become leverage for extorting money, demanding more explicit content, or worse — attempting to arrange in-person meetings. It's a digital trap baited with false friendship. Modern kids are safer outside but more vulnerable online. We've bubble-wrapped the physical world for children with public awareness campaigns, enhanced security measures, and helicopter parenting. Yet ironically, we hand these same protected children devices that connect them directly to potential predators. The statistics are alarming: 40% of surveyed kids reported someone attempting to groom them online, and 6% of children aged 9-12 have sent self-generated sexual content. Victims often remain silent due to shame and fear. The humiliation of falling for scams creates a powerful silencing effect. As Nick candidly shared about his own experience with cryptocurrency scammers: "It's not about the money. Losing the money sucks, don't get me wrong. But it's so humiliating." This shame multiplies exponentially with sexual content, especially for adolescents already navigating identity and social acceptance. A staggering 82% of young victims report being too scared to seek help. Open communication creates crucial safety nets. The most powerful protection isn't restrictive software or monitoring apps — it's creating an environment where kids know they can come to you without judgment if they make mistakes online. Make it crystal clear: "If you ever get into trouble online, I'm here for you, I'll support you, and you won't be punished because someone manipulated or tricked you." This simple assurance can be the emergency exit that leads vulnerable young people to seek help rather than spiraling deeper into exploitation. Having this conversation today could save your child from becoming a statistic tomorrow. Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know! Full show notes and resources can be found here:

In this episode of the Smarticle Scams podcast, Brandon welcomes Intel analyst Paul Raffile to discuss his extensive work in fighting financial sextortion. Raffile shares his background in tracking online threats and details how financial sextortion scams have evolved to predominantly target males aged 14-17 years old. He explains the methods these criminals use to coerce victims and the psychological impacts on young people, including devastating cases leading to suicides. Raphael also examines the roles of social media platforms and payment services, like Cash App, in perpetuating these scams and their responsibility in combating them. He highlights the importance of awareness and offers resources and steps both parents and policymakers can take to protect children from becoming victims. The episode emphasizes the need for substantial action from social media companies and legislative bodies to curb the growing threat of financial sextortion that endangers children's lives globally. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background   01:44 Understanding Financial Sextortion   04:49 The Tactics of Sextortion Scammers   09:12 The Role of Social Media in Sextortion   15:01 Impact on Victims and Families   19:36 Efforts to Combat Sextortion   26:18 Call to Action and Resources   27:39 Paul's Motivation and Final Thoughts   smarticlepodcast@gmail.com   FBI - Sextortion   National Center For Missing and Exploited Kids   Canadian Center For Child Protection   @Smarticleshow  @BDDoble @larryolson threads.net/@smarticleshow @brand.dobes The Smarticle Podcast  https://www.smarticlepodcast.com/ #paulraffile #yahooboys #sextortion #financialcrimes #financialsextortion #cashapp #facebookscams #scams #onlinescams #smarticlescams #coinbase #smarticlepodcast     

The FBI is warning that sexual extorsion schemes, or "sextortion", targeting underage boys are leading to an alarming increase in suicides of teenage boys. This happens when a scammer threatens and coerces a minor into sending sending sexually explicit photographs through social media. Today, Michael speaks with South Carolina State Representative Brandon Guffey, who's 17-year-old son Gavin died by suicide in 2022, after being a victim of 'sextortion.' This is a heartbreaking story to hear, but it brings forward an important conversation one must have with their kids to protect them. Original air date 10 March 2023.

Human trafficking is a global crisis, and criminals are more sophisticated than ever. But Noel Thomas, founder of Darkwatch and author of Dark Traffic, is using advanced data and AI to expose their networks and help law enforcement bring them down. In this episode, he reveals shocking truths about trafficking, the industries unknowingly supporting it, and how faith fuels his mission. You'll walk away with practical ways to safeguard your community, support anti-trafficking efforts, and even leverage your business or church to fight this evil. This is a conversation you can't afford to miss!About the GuestNoel Thomas is the co-founder and CEO of Darkwatch, a groundbreaking technology company dedicated to disrupting human trafficking networks using AI and data analysis. A former Christian rock musician, Noel's journey into anti-trafficking efforts began after a deeply personal experience and mission work overseas. His book, Dark Traffic, exposes the hidden realities of trafficking and provides actionable solutions for individuals, businesses, and churches to combat modern slavery.Reasons to Listen1️⃣ Eye-Opening Truths – Human trafficking isn't just overseas—it's happening in our own communities. Learn the shocking facts and what you can do.2️⃣ Faith & Justice – Noel shares how his Christian faith fuels his passion for justice and how God can use anyone to bring light into darkness.3️⃣ Real Solutions – From business owners to parents, find out how you can protect the vulnerable and be part of the fight against trafficking.Big Takeaways1️⃣ Trafficking is a $250 Billion Industry – It's the second-largest illicit trade and growing rapidly, funding cartels and organized crime.2️⃣ Technology is Changing the Fight – AI and data analysis are helping law enforcement identify traffickers and shut down networks faster than ever before.3️⃣ Trafficking Happens in Our Own Backyards – Many cases occur just miles from homes, churches, and schools—awareness and vigilance are key.4️⃣ Pornography Fuels Trafficking – The rise of porn addiction has led to an increased demand for exploitation, making it a gateway to trafficking.5️⃣ Everyone Can Make a Difference – Whether you're a business owner, church leader, or parent, there are tangible steps you can take to fight trafficking.Missional Challenges1️⃣ Educate Yourself & Others – Read Dark Traffic, watch documentaries, and share information with friends and family about the reality of modern slavery.2️⃣ Take Action in Your Community – Join or support local anti-trafficking organizations, attend city council meetings, and push for stronger laws.3️⃣ Protect the Next Generation – Have open conversations with children and teens about online safety, manipulation tactics, and the dangers of exploitation.Episode Chapters

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Gen Z and Gen Alpha are amazing and yet they are facing threats online that others generations could not have even imagined. Sextortion being one and this episode explores how to talk to young people about the threats they face in the 2020's. All of it by learning how to LEAN into difficult conversations with young people. Learn together Engage the topic Announce expectations Next steps  

Online sextortion scams are on the rise, targeting young victims—especially teen boys—by coercing them into sharing explicit images, then blackmailing them into silence. These predators use fear, humiliation, and intimidation to trap their victims, often with devastating consequences. Our guest today, South Carolina Representative Brandon Guffey, knows this horror firsthand. In 2022, his 17-year-old son, Gavin, fell victim to sextortion and tragically took his own life. Since then, Brandon has dedicated his life to raising awareness, passing Gavin's Law to make sextortion a felony in South Carolina, and fighting for accountability from tech giants like Meta. Through his nonprofit, Less Than Three, he works to educate families, protect young people, and prevent future tragedies. This conversation is both heartbreaking and urgent. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7. Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for support. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, coercion, and online exploitation. Listener discretion is advised. UPDATE: Since this episode was recorded, the alleged scammer, Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, has been extradited to the U.S. and is currently in custody awaiting trial.  Also… let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad. Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk CREDITS:  Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Amanda Zaremba and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Audio production: Red Caiman Studios Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin  

On July 27, 2022, 17 year old Gavin Guffey of York County, SC took his life after being a victim of a sextortion scheme.  A Nigerian man, Hassanbunhusssein Abolore Lawal has been extradited to SC and faces charges. It is alleged that Lawal coerced Gavin into sending sexually explicit images and then attempted to extort Gavin and family members by threatening to release the images. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present fro the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. please support our sponsors who allow us to continue doing these shows for you including Magic Mind Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with our link https://magicmind.com/impactinfluencejan download the app that allows you to organize and prioritize your watchlist and interact with friends to see what they think you should watch next Streamline.watch/points Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parents, brace yourselves for a wake-up call! Dr. Phil delves into the alarming rise of sextortion targeting teen boys, uncovering the silent threats lurking in the digital world and urging families to tighten their bonds before it's too late. There's a dangerous and silent predator infiltrating homes across America, preying on the vulnerability of teen boys. In an era where familial connections are dwindling, virtual sextortionists capitalize on teenagers' longing for connection, exploiting their impulses and their parents' lack of tech-savvy. Tamia and Tim Woods talk about how their son, James, took his own life after being preyed on by sextortionists and receiving over 200 messages in 19 hours. South Carolina State Representative Brandon Guffey tells the story of how his son, Gavin, killed himself less than 2 hours after sextortionists contacted him. Rick is a 15-year-old sextortion survivor who says he skipped school for a week and stole from his parents before finally telling his mother, Deanna, that he was being sextorted. Deanna stepped in and reported them to the FBI. Nico is another sextortion survivor who was blackmailed by sextortionists at age 14, staying up for 24 hours before telling his mother Sue-Anne. Cyber security expert and founder of Bullyville, James McGibney, talks about why teen boys are the prime target for this crime and what parents can do to protect their kids online.