Sextortion has long been recognized as a hideous crime where individuals are lured into sending a nude or illicit image to a salacious new friend online and the

With the onset of global 5G High Speed Internet connection, the crime of sextortion has become prolific and egregious almost beyond comprehension. Young and old alike are the latest victims of digital financial sextortion.  The financial blackmail often targets young teen males with devastating impact onthe victim and their families.  However, elderly individuals seeking

A recent Threat Intelligence Report, issued by Network Contagion Research Institute stated that "they have observed an exponential increase in sextortion cases targeting minors and youth on social media platforms over the past 18 months. "  One of the statistics they quoted was based on a national survey in the U.S. "51%of Gen Z teens and young adults said they or their friends were catfished in online sextortion scams resulting in their

The Million Kids Team find this new development greatly concerning.  There is an urgent need to educate youth and adults about the devastating nature of global digital financial sextortion rings originating out of poor third world countries.  During this podcast, we will address specific activities and how global criminal organizations use apps like Instagram, Snapchat and Wizz to access, groom, entice and exploit young and old alike. 

The audience will also be invited to join forces with Million Kids to create programs for prevention and intervention of sextortion.