Increase in Cybercrime and Sexual Harassment Online
October 3, 2024
Cybercrime and sexual harassment are serious issues on the internet, according to the Help Line 1480. 79.2% of reports from users are related to privacy violations and financial fraud. A smaller but concerning percentage of 3.3% pertains to sexual extortion and online bullying. The majority of calls came from women and girls, with many minors reporting instances of online bullying.