Parents of a teen victimized by sextortion urge Nigerian criminals and social media firms to protect youth.

The parents of a 16-year-old British boy who died by suicide after being blackmailed over intimate photos have appealed directly to Nigerian criminals to stop targeting young people. Mark and Ros Dowey, whose son Murray was a victim of sextortion, also criticized social media companies for failing to protect youth. The family is joining a campaign to educate young people about the dangers of sextortion.

November 18, 2024
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