<ul><li>Sextortion is a form of sexual exploitation involving blackmail using sexual images to manipulate individuals into certain actions.</li><li>The first in-depth study of sextortion in 2016 revealed 78 perpetrators and over 3,000 victims, while the National Crime Agency reported 1,304 cases in 2017.</li><li>In 2018, an additional report suggested 124 alleged perpetrators and numerous victims, indicating that many cases may go unreported.</li><li>Sextortion can occur on various social media platforms, with hackers targeting large groups, leading to a significant impact despite the gap between perpetrators and victims.</li></ul>

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