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2024-04-19

How To Report Blackmail on Facebook – All That You Need to Know

If you’re being blackmailed or threatened on Facebook, do not panic. You unfortunately are not the only one. Blackmailers also known as sextortionists are using their schemes and successfully luring in more and more victims on the platform. If this has happened to you, it’s important to report it immediately. This guide will show you How To Report Blackmail on Facebook, and what you can expect from the process of reporting someone for blackmail on Facebook.

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Is Blackmail Illegal Everywhere? Understanding the Laws on Blackmail and Its Various Forms

The crime of blackmail is constantly evolving as criminals adapt to new technologies. With the rise of social media, digital communication, and online platforms, cyber blackmail has become an increasingly serious threat. While blackmail tactics of the past often required proximity to a victim’s location or social network, the digital age has introduced new capabilities for cybercriminals to target and connect with their victims, regardless of distance. These advancements have expanded the reach of blackmail, but in response, various organizations in cybersecurity and legal services have emerged to help combat this growing threat.

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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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Sextortion Laws Across the U.S.: Comprehensive Resources & Federal Insights

It’s every person’s nightmare: receiving a terrifying email or text message stating that someone has captured explicit content of you or a loved one and is threatening to release it to friends, family, and colleagues unless you comply with their demands.

This nightmare is becoming increasingly common; in 2021, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received over 18,000 reports of sextortion, while the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) reported a dramatic increase, with over 4,000 cases. What makes this situation worse is that both reports identified minors as the primary targets.

Unfortunately, many victims feel they have no choice [...]

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