Sextortion nghĩa là gì?

Sextortion = viết tắt sex + extortion, trong đó extortion là moi (thông tin...), tống tiền -> từ này nghĩa là lợi dụng tình cảm để đối phương chia sẻ các thông tin, hình ảnh riêng tư, nhạy cảm.

Ví dụ

Sextortion is a serious crime (tội ác nghiêm trọng) that occurs when someone threatens (đe dọa) to distribute your private (riêng tư) and sensitive (nhạy cảm) material if you don’t provide them images of a sexual nature, sexual favors, or money.

'Sextortion' is a form of blackmail (tống tiền). It involves threatening to publish sexual information, photos or videos about someone. This may be to extort money (tống tiền) or to force the victim (nạn nhân) to do something against their will.

The Australian Federal Police has announced a new crackdown against (đàn áp thẳng tay) the sextortion of high school students (học sinh trung học) as the cyber crisis spirals.

Educational resources about what do to if you or your children are targeted online by sextorters will lead the crackdown, alongside social media tools (công cụ trên mạng xã hội) made available on platforms like Facebook and Instagram where young people face the greatest risk.

Unlike simple exaggerations (làm trầm trọng hóa, thổi phồng), scammers are known to use sophisticated tactics to ensnare and exploit unwary love-seekers, engaging in what is increasingly known as “sextortion.” This worrying trend sees deceivers using emotional leverage to coerce individuals into sharing personal and often sensitive information or images, which can then be used as a means of extortion. The consequences for the victims can range from financial loss to severe emotional distress, making it a phenomenon that is of growing concern for those navigating the online dating world.

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