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Name: As our ‘If sextortionists were honest’ campaign wraps up, one message remains clear – awareness is o
Uploaded: 2026-07-14T23:24:34.983Z
Channel: eSafety Commissioner
Description: As our ‘If sextortionists were honest’ campaign wraps up, one message remains clear – awareness is only part of the solution. The campaign exposes the tactics offenders use to build trust, create u

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As our ‘If sextortionists were honest’ campaign wraps up, one message remains clear – awareness is only part of the solution. The campaign exposes the tactics offenders use to build trust, create urgency and manipulate victims before they have time to stop and think. We want more people to recognise the warning signs, know what to do if it happens and understand that support is available. The need for this awareness has never been greater. Between 1 July and 31 December 2025, eSafety received more than 2,000 complaints about sextortion, with young men aged 18-24 the most affected. eSafety's latest transparency report also found significant gaps in how major online platforms are handling this growing form of abuse. These findings reinforce the need for continued investment in #SafetyByDesign. Big Tech should ensure their services are harder for offenders to exploit by strengthening proactive detection, improving reporting pathways and continuing to innovate to counter emerging threats. Learn more about sextortion and what to do if it happens to you or someone you know: https://lnkd.in/gp2mCk6T

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