CSA warns of rise in online hookup blackmail, urges public to report cyber extortion
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned the public about a growing cyber fraud scheme involving online hookups, where criminals lure victims into intimate interactions before using recorded videos to blackmail them.
Mr Avornyotse urged the public to be cautious when engaging with strangers online, especially where individuals request intimate video calls or personal information.
He cited a case where a victim provided only one of several intimate videos being used for blackmail, making it difficult for authorities to address all the materials before some were eventually circulated online.
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