WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Meta has introduced new tools on Instagram to fight against sextortion and intimate image abuse. To develop these tools, Meta has collaborated with experts who have experience in combatting these crimes. They’ve worked to understand how scammers operate online and to create effective methods to stop them. These tools aim to protect people from sextortion and intimate image abuse, making it difficult for scammers to target potential victims. Meta is also testing measures to help young people recognize and protect themselves from these scams. They’ve implemented measures like stricter message settings for teens and safety notices for potential scam accounts. In response to the rising threat of sextortion, Meta is launching a new feature in Instagram Direct Messages (DMs) aimed at protecting users from unwanted exposure to explicit content. This feature automatically blurs images containing nudity, providing users with the option to view or block them. Key features include: Meta is intensifying efforts to thwart scammers attempting to exploit teens through sextortion schemes. Enhanced measures include: Meta is rolling out additional support resources for individuals who may have encountered sextortion scams, including: Meta is collaborating with industry partners through initiatives like Lantern to combat sextortion scams beyond Instagram. Key actions include: Overall, Meta’s new tools and initiatives aim to protect users from sextortion and intimate image abuse, empower young people to recognize and prevent scams, and foster cooperation to combat online exploitation. SourceProtect Against Sextortion and Intimate Image Abuse
Nudity Protection in Instagram DMs
Preventing Potential Scammers from Connecting with Teens
New Resources for Scam Victims
Fighting Sextortion Scams Across the Internet