Teenage boys as young as 14 are being blackmailed by Nigerian crime gangs who pose as women to trick victims into sending explicit images before demanding payments.
Nigerian sextortion gangs are targeting British teenage boys on Snapchat and Instagram, posing as young women to obtain indecent images. Victims are blackmailed with threats of exposure to family and friends if they refuse to pay. The National Crime Agency (NCA) is launching a campaign to educate boys aged 15-17 about sextortion tactics and reporting, working with Nigerian authorities to combat the crime. Sextortion reports are increasing, and research shows a lack of understanding about sextortion among teenage boys. The NCA has also provided guidance for parents and teachers on recognizing and addressing sextortion risks.
