The Dark Web: Maria Caparas - Queen of Sextortion

Sextortion was invented by one woman in the Philippines, Maria Caparas. She turned the idea of making friends online and video chats into a clever, evil scam that would not exist without social media.

There’s a dark side to the internet, and you probably don’t even know it exists. Go behind the positive veneer of social media, communication apps and platforms that have made our lives easier and more connected, and you’ll find criminals using the same apps and platforms to run illicit and dangerous activities. Sextortion syndicates target global victims through social media. Illegal wildlife trades thrive on social consumer marketplaces. Digital black markets operate anonymously using software designed for press privacy and freedom. Secret child pornography rings run rampant in secret, closed groups and private chats.

0:00 The Dark Web: Episode 1
5:41 💔 The Dark Web Ep 1 Queen of Sexual Blackmail: This video explores the rise of sexual blackmail crimes, particularly in the Philippines, and the tragic case of Daniel Perry.
14:29 🔒 The video discusses the tactics used by scammers in sextortion cases and the dangers of sharing personal information on social networks.
21:56 ! The video discusses the use of social engineering in cybercrimes, particularly sextortion, and highlights the case of Maria Caparas in the Philippines.
31:05 💔 The video exposes the dark world of sextortion, where scammers manipulate victims into performing explicit acts during video conversations, then blackmail them for money.
41:54 📈 Sextortion cases in the Philippines are increasing at a rate of 100% per year, with 80% of cases involving social media.