‘Sextortion Scam’
" Hello, if you’re alone, then video- call me...."
Sextortion is a one of the severe crime of online scam. A type of cyber-attack on individual. “Victims receive video calls or messages from unknown, an attacker threatens to share embarrassing or obscene pictures or videos of person unless you comply with their demands, which may include sending money or performing other actions”. This tactic does not only led to financial losses but also tarnished reputations and, in some cases, caused mental harassment.
How sextortion scam works?
The modus operandi of such frauds keeps changing periodically. The modus operandi of such frauds keeps changing periodically. The victims are usually befriended on Facebook or other social media platforms. And unexpectedly saw a friend request of a charming woman posing as fake name. After receiving, exchange contact numbers and says “ if you’re alone, then video-call me,”. And just day after the victim received video call on WhasApp in which the woman appeared nude and stated stripping and ask the victim to do same. Victim followed her instruction and remove his cloth. Succumbing to the bait, the victim unwillingly fell into a trap after disconnected the call. She sent massage “saying that she had recorded it an obscene video, sexually harassed me. After two day called by another person to victim, claiming to be officer of Cyber Crime Branch, allegedly threaten the victim that his obscene video and sexually harassed woman on online. Case would be registered against victim. Fake officer says if he wants to avoid his arrest he needs to pay more money as he is required to manage the matter. Unable to find a way out the victim transferred money in varies transactions. Some instances, dupes money under name of the viral of obscene video on social media. Mounts pressure the victim to transfer money to delete the video.
Choosing targets by Scammer
for the Scam
Targeted person’s Facebook profile is play a lavish lifestyle and
the scammers track victim digital footprint to figure out his
paying capacity. The scammers keep track of the social media
activities of victims. “They analysis comments, likes and shared
posts of their targeted person, usually men above age of 40 and
with stable income”. “The scammers analysis the content viewed
by a targeted person before approaching him. They also observe
the victim’s all type status, if he is lonely or single, divorced or
separated, the accused lay the lure for those who they feel
would be sensitive to such acts.
How to avoid becoming a victim of sextortion scam?
The most important way to protect from dupe is to be aware.
Always stay alert against cybercrime. How to protect our self or
family members from digital arrest scam/fraud. Follow the under
mentioned tips:
- Be cautious on social media.
-Enable two-factor authentication.
- Verify identities: Be wary of unknown or suspicious profiles.
- Be cautious of flattery: Scammers often use compliments togain trust.
- Avoid sending intimate photos or videos.
- Avoid Suspicious Links and Attachments: Do not click links or open
attachments in messages that ask for your interaction.
One of the best Setting for avoid such
Scam :
Follow the under mentioned WhatsApp setting for no any stranger can video call to you on WhatsApp. It will be help to safe from such scams.
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What to do If a victim of sextortion scam?
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2. Don't
respond: Ignore all communication with scammers.
3. Refuse
to send money
4.
Provide personal information and credentials
5. Inform
authorities, social media platforms, or email providers.
6.
Contact a trusted friend, family member and professional.
7. Repot
to Government Authorities:
-To report on cybercrime
helpline “1930 ”
-To report on National Cyber
Crime Reporting Portal “www.cybercrime.gov.in”
- To report in nearest
police station.
- To file an e-FIR, Go to the official website of the local police department or a dedicated e-FIR portal.
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