"Digital Kidnapping: A Growing Epidemic of Online Terror Every year, a staggering 7.5 million people fall victim to a chilling form of cyberstalking known as digital kidnapping. This insidious crime involves perpetrators using social media, messaging apps, and other online platforms to harass, manipulate, and control their victims, often under the guise of a fabricated kidnapping or abduction scenario. The emotional trauma inflicted by digital kidnappers can be just as devastating as physical kidnapping, leaving victims feeling isolated, anxious, and fearful for their safety. As technology continues to advance and online interactions become increasingly common, law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm on the growing threat of digital kidnapping, highlighting the need for awareness and vigilance in the digital age."
A bone-chilling form of cyberstalking, digital kidnapping is in the family of online crimes that affect roughly 7.5 million people each year.
