Police warn: extortion with nude photos strikes in Anhalt-Bitterfeld!

Police warn: extortion with nude photos strikes in Anhalt-Bitterfeld!

The police in Anhalt-Bitterfeld are currently urging the fraud of the sextivation, which is becoming increasingly spreading. The worryer: Again and again those affected report to an unknown perpetrator, as in the recent case of an 18-year-old, who was first contacted by an internet platform. When the two intimate recordings replaced, the young man was suddenly blackmailed with the pictures. The blackmailer threatened to publish the photos should he not pay any money. In order to meet the demand for 400 euros on credit cards, the 18-year-old was ultimately forced to pay because he was afraid for his privacy. The police urge not to accept any friendship requests from strangers and to regularly check their own account settings in order to protect themselves. The careful handling of personal data is also essential to avoid such situations. According to ZDF , the methods of the perpetrators are perfidious: often they get to know their victims via social media or dating portals for sexual acts, which are then recorded.

But that's just the tip of the iceberg. According to the lka hessen , which for 2022 already reports in the middle three-digit range, the number of blackmail with pornographic background is assessed as devastating. The number of unreported cases should be extremely high because many affected people do not go to the police out of shame or fear.

The dangers of sex location

The term "sex management" consists of the words "sex" and "extort" (extortion). This fraud stitch is becoming increasingly popular with organized gangs that often act from abroad. What many do not know: Ex-partners can also become perpetrators by using intimate content for extortion. According to a study by the Federal Office of Information Technology, sex management is now one of the three biggest threats to the Internet in Germany. Men and young people in particular are often affected. The perpetrators often use manipulated emails in which they claim that they have recorded compromising videos to create even more fear.

But there is hope! Experts recommend that you follow some simple precautions: You should never send intimate pictures or videos about social networks and ignore friend requests from strangers. The ZDF also emphasize the importance of clear limits and above all children about the dangers and to clarify dealing with online communication. Not only parents are required here, but also schools and social networks that should warn their users.

offers of help and prevention

The police make it clear that it is important to report incidents to the authorities. An advertisement is not only important for the punishment of the perpetrators, it can also help other people affected. If you become a victim of sex, you should document your chat processes, if only in the form of screenshots to put the craft from the blackmailers. Support offers can be found at the "Weißen Ring", at the "Number against Kummer" or at Police-beratung.de .

at a time when digital networking continues to increase, it is essential to be vigilant. Young people in particular have to be well informed and, above all, prepared to better protect themselves in the digital world. So you stay calm and safe on the net even in times of sex.