Elderly Man Targeted in Online Sextortion Scam

A 78-year-old man has been targeted in an online sextortion scheme, leading to a complaint filed with the cybercrime police.

7 Mar, 13:48 — 7 Mar, 15:25

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A 78-year-old man in Bengaluru was targeted in an online sextortion scam
A complaint has been filed with the cybercrime police regarding the incident
The incident involved threats related to explicit content

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A 78-year-old man was targeted in an online sextortion scam in Bengaluru

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An FIR was lodged with the east division cybercrime police

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The scam involved threats of sextortion

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A fake Facebook profile was used in the scam

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The use of a 'fake Facebook profile' as part of the scam

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Why this matters

Online sextortion scams are a growing threat, particularly targeting vulnerable populations like the elderly, leading to significant emotional distress and financial loss. This incident highlights the need for increased digital literacy and awareness about online safety to prevent such exploitation.

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hinduMostly Factual3h ago

78-year-old man targeted in online sextortion; complaint filed with east division cybercrime police

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indian-expressMostly Factual1h ago

‘Fake Facebook profile, sextortion threats’: 78-year-old Bengaluru man targeted online, FIR lodged

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First report: hindu · 7 Mar, 13:48|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 2h|Window: 2h

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hindu7 Mar, 13:48First to report

78-year-old man targeted in online sextortion; complaint filed with east division cybercrime police

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indian-express7 Mar, 15:25Latest update

‘Fake Facebook profile, sextortion threats’: 78-year-old Bengaluru man targeted online, FIR lodged

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Initial ReportingMarch 7, 2026 afternoon

Both outlets reported on the incident of an elderly man being targeted in a sextortion scam and the filing of a police complaint.

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BengaluruLocation of the incident East Division Cybercrime PoliceReceived the complaint

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Elderly Man Targeted in Online Sextortion Scam

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78-year-old man targeted in online sextortion; complaint filed with east division cybercrime police

‘Fake Facebook profile, sextortion threats’: 78-year-old Bengaluru man targeted online, FIR lodged

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78-year-old man targeted in online sextortion; complaint filed with east division cybercrime police

‘Fake Facebook profile, sextortion threats’: 78-year-old Bengaluru man targeted online, FIR lodged

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