More than 2,000 sexual extortion complaints spark warning to young men
The Australian eSafety Commissioner reports a surge in sexual extortion cases, particularly targeting young men aged 18 to 24. The watchdog is pressuring tech companies to improve detection of these scams, which often involve AI-generated imagery.
Why it matters
Rising rates of online sextortion pose significant mental health and safety risks to young people, highlighting gaps in platform moderation.
eSafety has detected an increase in the number of younger teens targeted by scammers. ( Graphic: Unsplash : Steinar Engeland /ABC News: Sharon Gordon )
The report relies on official government data and public safety warnings.
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