Sextivision in Hesse: blackmail over nude pictures threatens young people

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Stand: 09.08.2024, 04:32 pm

The dark side of the digital flirts

more and more often, the Internet is becoming a dangerous place for young people where they are victims of sex location . This stitch, which is composed of the English words "sex" and "extorting" (extortion), is characterized by a perfidious scheme: After an initially harmless online flirt, blackmailers demand money by threatening intimate images.

victim and perpetrator: a worrying relationship

in Hesse were already registered in 2022, according to the Hessian State Criminal Police Office , and experts estimate that the number of unreported cases could be far higher. Many of those affected remain hidden out of shame and fear. Young people between the ages of 14 and 17 are mostly affected, although women and girls are not spared. The emotional consequences for the victims are often serious, and in several cases there were already bullying in schools, which partially led to school changes.

The mechanisms of blackmail: How perpetrators proceed

The perpetrators use various methods to blackmail their victims. In many cases, they pretend to have gained control of their victims' webcam and threaten to publish the recordings obtained. A significant part of the perpetrators operate in organized gangs from abroad that use automated programs, so -called bots , to send their messages to numerous potential victims.

The role of the white ring

Representatives of the victim aid organization Weißer Ring confirm that sexual abuse of information and images also takes place by ex-partner, use intimate recordings for humiliation and exercise. They strongly advise the victims to look for help because many out of shame do not want to admit to have fallen on the tricks of the perpetrators. "It is important to understand that the perpetrators are often organized and that comparable victims always target," says prevention officer Ulrich Warncke.

prevention and clarification: a solution approach

The information about the dangers on the Internet and in particular about the risks of digital flirts is crucial. Warncke calls for a greater responsibility of social media to introduce warnings for users and to get the topic of sex management out of the taboo zone. "The more people are informed about these dangers, the more preventive measures can be taken," explains Warncke. The insight to seek help in good time is also a crucial step to overcome this form of blackmail.

conclusion: sharpen consciousness

In summary, it can be said that the phenomenon of sex management has to be taken very seriously. The combination of emotional exploitation and financial blackmail represents an enormous burden for many young people. It is therefore required to have a concerted effort of society, from educational institutions to social networks to protect and clarify those affected.