Instagram is taking steps to protect teens from falling victim to financial sextortion, a disturbing trend where scammers coerce young individuals into sending nude photos and then extort them for money. The social media platform announced that it is testing new features designed to address this issue.
Financial sextortion involves scammers threatening to post explicit images online unless victims pay them money or gift cards. This form of exploitation particularly targets kids and teenagers, leading to feelings of isolation and shame.
