UK Teen Boys in the Dark: Sextortion Risks Loom Large!
Three-quarters of UK teen boys don’t fully understand sextortion, making them prime targets for online scams. With 74% not recognizing requests for nudes as threats and only 12% feeling at risk, the National Crime Agency is launching a campaign to educate and empower young boys against these digital dangers.
Hot Take:
Teenage boys in the UK are apparently playing a dangerous game of “sextortion roulette” without realizing the stakes. While they’re busy trying to become the next TikTok sensation, they might also unwittingly become the next victim of digital extortion. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t end with a viral dance move. Time for a reality check, lads!
Key Points:
- Three-quarters of UK teen boys are clueless about sextortion.
- Most teens don’t recognize requests for nudes as potential threats.
- Sextortion incidents among under-18s are likely under-reported.
- International crime gangs are jumping on the sextortion bandwagon.
- The NCA is launching a campaign to educate and protect young boys.
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