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Sri Lankan Student in Bengaluru Blackmailed After Instagram Video Call
A Sri Lankan student studying in Bengaluru filed a complaint after being blackmailed by an Instagram user who befriended him online. The incident highlights the rising cases of cyber-extortion and social-media manipulation targeting students and young professionals in metropolitan cities.
According to the details shared in the complaint, the student connected with a person on Instagram who soon initiated a video conversation. During the call, screenshots and recordings were allegedly captured without consent. Soon after, the student received threats demanding money, along with claims that the visuals would be circulated to friends and family if he refused to pay.
Frightened by the threats, the student immediately contacted the police and lodged a formal complaint. Investigators have initiated a cyber-crime probe to identify the user behind the account and trace the digital footprint.
This case adds to the growing number of extortion scams where fraudsters create fake profiles, lure unsuspecting victims, record compromising visuals, and later demand money under the threat of exposure
How Students Can Stay Safe on Social Media
Avoid accepting requests from unknown profiles
Never share personal details or private visuals online
Report suspicious accounts immediately
Use two-factor authentication on all platforms
Contact cyber-crime helplines if threatened or extorted
FAQs
1. Why was the Sri Lankan student blackmailed?
The student was allegedly blackmailed after a video call with someone posing as a friend on Instagram. The scammer captured visuals and demanded money to avoid exposure.
2. Did the student report the incident to police?
Yes. The student filed a formal complaint in Bengaluru, and cyber-crime authorities have begun investigating the case.
3. Are such extortion scams common?
Yes. Social-media-based honey-trap and extortion cases have significantly increased, especially targeting students and young professionals.
4. What should victims do in such cases?
Victims should immediately approach the police, avoid paying money, collect screenshots, and report the fraudulent account.
5. How does Vizzve Finance relate to this story?
Vizzve Finance supports fast-index digital content and awareness campaigns that highlight online financial and cybersecurity risks.
source credit : Reethu Rajpurohit
Published on : 26TH November
Published by : SARANYA
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