Meta targets Nigerian sextortion networks with massive account purge

Meta has taken decisive action to shut down a network of 63,000 Instagram accounts associated with the notorious ‘Yahoo Boys’ group, known for their involvement in financial sextortion scams.

The social media giant utilized new technical signals to locate and remove these fraudulent accounts, displaying the company’s commitment to protecting its users and creating a safer digital landscape.

This latest crackdown is part of a larger campaign to address the concerning trend of sextortion scams and educate users on how to avoid falling victim to such schemes.