Post by eSafety Commissioner

⚠️ Content warning: this post includes real examples of blackmail and sextortion. Some viewers may find this distressing. Stories like Daniel's highlight the tactics commonly used in sextortion scams and the speed at which seemingly ordinary online interactions can escalate into blackmail and financial abuse.   For educators, youth workers, counsellors, community organisations and online safety professionals, understanding these patterns is critical to helping people recognise risks earlier and seek support sooner. The safest response is to stop contact, report the account, block the person and seek support 📵⚠️🤝 Visit the sextortion hub to access resources, practical guidance and more information about managing the impacts of sextortion and other forms of image-based abuse: https://lnkd.in/gYSwYC3s *Daniel’s story combines the experiences and emotions of a number of individuals in this situation.