Extortion by sex management: 66-year-old from Wolgast is cheated

Extortion by sex management: 66-year-old from Wolgast is cheated

In today's digital world, fraud stitches are omnipresent, and everyone can become the goal of such criminal activities. A current case from Wolgast emphasizes the dangers associated with the careless handling of personal information and pictures.

The incident and its consequences

A 66-year-old woman was a victim of a fraud when she exchanged intimate photos with a man she had met over Facebook years ago. The situation escalated when this man, after the contact had broken off, contacted her by email and asked him to get him credit cards worth 800 euros. Otherwise he threatened to make the photos public.

The procedure of the perpetrators

If perpetrators blackmail their victims with intimate images, it is a specific fraud known as "sex location". This term consists of "sex" and "extort" (extortion) and describes how perpetrators use intimate recordings to blackmail money from their victims. In this case, the woman delivered the required codes before she finally found the courage to file a complaint.

Important prevention measures

The incidents have caused the authorities to warn it. It is advised not to share or disclose any intimate photos or videos, as this carries considerable risks. In the event of a blackmail, victims should never pay money. Instead, it is important to secure all relevant information and to inform the police immediately. All age groups are potentially endangered and it is crucial to find out about such threats.

Resilience in society

The challenges that people face in the digital world require community efforts to clarify online security and the responsible use of personal information. It is essential that those affected not only seek support, but also actively talk about their experiences to help others prepare themselves against similar attacks.

- Nag