Sextortion on the rise in SA

Durban — Sex sells and globally criminals are capitalising on the vulnerability of youngsters, leading to an increase in sextortion and revenge porn.Experts say social media usage in South Africa is extremely high and criminals are targeting teenagers and young adults, leading to severe mental health challenges or even suicide.Over the past few years an increasing number of children and young people have been subjected to some form of cyberbullying or sextortion and, while criminals target all genders and age groups, teenage boys between 14 and 18 are prime targets for…