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Sextortion cases surge among teens, with perpetrators using social media to threaten young victims.
Sextortion, a form of sexual extortion, has seen a significant rise, particularly affecting young men aged 15 to 16.
About one in ten adolescents in the US and Australia have experienced it, with 90% of first-time victims under 18.
Perpetrators often use social media platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook to threaten victims with releasing their explicit photos unless they comply with demands, such as sending money or more intimate images.
The Wisconsin DOJ's ICAC Task Force and the NCMEC have noted an increase in cases and are providing resources to help parents and teens stay safe.
Experts suggest social media platforms implement AI to detect and warn potential victims of sextortion.
Los casos de sextoración aumentan entre los adolescentes, y los perpetradores utilizan los medios sociales para amenazar a las víctimas jóvenes.