Extortion by Deception: The Dark Side of Social Media's Allure The recent sentencing of Hau Yan ki, 23, to 10 years in prison for her role in luring victims into a gang's extortion plot serves as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking beneath social media's seemingly harmless surface.
While these platforms are praised for connecting people across distances, they can also be exploited by those with malicious intentions.
Hau Yan ki's actions were facilitated by online relationships she formed on social media and dating apps.