‘I have your nudes and everything to ruin your life’ - the cyber scammers targeting teenagers
The BBC investigates sextortion scams targeting teenagers, focusing on the tragic case of Evan Boettler, who took his own life after being blackmailed. The scammers, often operating from Lagos, Nigeria, use fake profiles and deepfake technology to extort victims, with social media platforms facing criticism for not doing enough to prevent these crimes.