Experts highlight that trust between parents and children is key to preventing cyber blackmail

Javeria Mehmood, an expert in fostering child-parent trust to protect children from cyberbullying and cyber blackmail, highlights that culturally diverse communities and elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable to targeted fraud.

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Language barriers and social isolation increase their risk of falling victim to scams such as immigration fraud, fake grants, and phone scams. Additionally, elderly people are frequently targeted by tech support and health-related frauds. Experts emphasize that fostering strong trust between parents and children is essential for effectively combating cyber blackmail.

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