Young men and boys in Australia are increasingly targeted by sextortion scams, with 2,206 complaints from July to December 2025. Advances in AI facilitate the creation of deep-fake sexualised images, making the problem worse. Authorities urge victims not to pay and to report incidents immediately.
The US has implemented a new global visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in cybercrime, including online investment scams and sextortion. The policy, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, also applies to immediate family members and aims to combat international cybercrime networks, particularly those defrauding US citizens.
Candice Odgers argues against banning social media for teens, citing limited evidence linking it to mental health issues, while Jonathan Haidt supports restrictions, highlighting perceived harms.
Alan Irwin, 35, reported an attempted sextortion scam after a Tinder match threatened to share intimate footage. He blocked the scammer and refused to comply, advising others not to panic. A record number of UK under-18s sought help for sextortion last year.
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