With the removal of almost 63,000 accounts connected to s3xtortion schemes, Instagram’s owner, Meta, has made a major contribution to the fight against these schemes in Nigeria.
In s3xtortion, con artists pose as young ladies online, coerce victims into delivering porn0graphic content, and use that information as leverage for blackmail.
Tragic outcomes from this horrible crime include de@ths brought on by stress, shame, and stigma.
Meta removed 5,700 Facebook groups where con artists posted instructions on how to carry out these frauds in addition to the accounts that were removed.
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The business employs cutting-edge technology, such as automated image blurring of n_ de photos and user alerts, to detect and thwart s3xtortion attempts.
In addition, Meta has included additional features that shield teenagers from possible s3xtortion efforts by concealing the “message” option from their accounts.
The deleted accounts were connected to the “Yahoo Boys,” a group of Nigerian cybercriminals prohibited from utilizing Meta’s services. By implementing these safeguards, Meta hopes to stop the proliferation of s3xtortion schemes and shield its consumers from these heinous crimes.
