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Sextortion Scam Survey
This survey aims to gather information about sextortion scams to better understand how they happen and how to prevent them. Your responses are completely anonymous.
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1.
Have you been a victim of sextortion?
Yes
No
(Required.)
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2.
What is your gender?
Male
Female
Non-binary/Other
Prefer not to say
(Required.)
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3.
Which country do you live in?
(Open-ended response)
(Required.)
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4.
What is your age range?
Under 18
18 to 25
25 to 35
35 to 45
45 to 55
55 to 65
65 to 70
70 and above
(Required.)
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5.
Were you targeted via email?
Yes
No
(Required.)
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6.
If not, did you send intimate images willingly?
Yes
No
(Required.)
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7.
What platform did you meet the scammer on?
(Open-ended response or multiple-choice with common platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Dating App, Other)
(Required.)
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8.
Which platform or chat app did you use to communicate with the scammer?
(Open-ended response or multiple-choice: WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, Snapchat, Other)
(Required.)
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9.
Were you extorted for money?
Yes
No
(Required.)
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10.
Did you report the crime?
Yes, to law enforcement
Yes, to the platform/app
Yes, to another authority (cybercrime unit, helpline, etc)
(Required.)