Security · Updated 11 Oct, 02:21 pm IST
‘Honey‑trap’ online scams: how emotional fraud leads to extortion
Why it matters for readers: It shows how online trust can be abused and why you should be cautious about new digital relationships.
- Scammers create fake friendships online and gradually build emotional or romantic intimacy before exploiting victims.1
- Video calls and sexually explicit exchanges are used to obtain compromising material that attackers later weaponise for blackmail.1
- Initial benign requests such as vouchers or OTT renewals can escalate into demands for thousands of rupees.1
- Victims often cannot verify the other party’s identity because the contact lacks traceable markers like ID or address.1
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