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2024-11-22

Modern Blackmail Tactics: A Deep Dive into Coercion & Control

In the digital age, more of our lives are lived online than ever before. From sharing photos to making connections and managing our finances, the internet has become an essential part of daily life. But with every post, share, and interaction, the risk of exposure grows. The anonymity and vast reach of the online world have made it an ideal hunting ground for those who seek to manipulate, extort, and control others through modern blackmail tactics.

Traditional methods of coercion have evolved and cyber blackmail is now one of the most prevalent forms of exploitation. Cybercriminals are deploying new and modern blackmail tactics to manipulate their victims, leveraging recent [...]

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2024-09-02

How To Prevent Instagram Blackmail Scams

Instagram is one of the largest and most popular social media platforms in the world, with over 2 billion monthly active users (1). Its massive user base, combined with the platform’s visual focus, has made it an ideal hunting ground for cybercriminals looking for new victims to blackmail. These scammers take advantage of Instagram’s accessibility and its culture of sharing personal images and information to manipulate innocent users, often with devastating consequences. In this article, we’ll explore the most common types of blackmail scams happening on Instagram in 2024, and provide key resources to help you recognize the warning signs. Our goal is to equip you [...]

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2024-04-19

What to Do If Someone Is Blackmailing You on Social Media

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.

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2024-04-19

Do Blackmailers Give Up If You Ignore Them?

If you are faced with a blackmail scam of any kind, your fear of being exposed may prompt you to go quiet and cut off all communication with the blackmailer in the hope that they’ll eventually lose interest if you stop responding.

While we understand that this can be incredibly stressful, it’s important to realize that if the blackmailer has any photos, videos, or other information on you that could be considered incriminating or embarrassing, they are unlikely to simply give up on their attempts to extort you.

Please understand that, while ignoring the problem won’t make it go away, this doesn’t mean you should comply with the blackmailer’s demands. Instead, it means [...]

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