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What is cyber extortion?

Find out the common types of cyber extortion, the impacts of these incidents, and how to respond and prevent them in the ...
The Citizen

Extortion on the rise: SAPS issues public warning and safety advice

SAPS warns communities about rising extortion, explains how the crime operates, and urges victims and witnesses to report ...
GCN

Irish gay man targeted on Grindr shares advice on how to stay protected from online extortion

Reflecting on a personal experience, an Irish man shared advice on staying safe on Grindr and what to do in an extortion ...
AOL

These 2 groups are now most at risk of falling victim to extortion scams — and, no, seniors aren’t one of them. How digital hygiene is playing a part

In 2023, scams targeting Americans ages 60 and over caused more than $3.4 billion in losses, according to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center. (1) And the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports ...
Search Engine Roundtable

New: Google Business Profile Report Negative Review Extortion Scams

Google has published a new help document on the topic of Google Business Profile negative review extortion scams. The document explains what they are, how to report the scam, what to expect and more ...