Snapchat allowed sextortion, grooming to proliferate, lawsuit claims

Snapchat allowed sextortion, grooming to proliferate, lawsuit claims

Snapchat (Snap) has been deceptively marketing itself to young people despite monumental risks of sexual scams (sextortion), according to New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torres. The state filed a lawsuit against the platform in early September, alleging it did not do enough to warn users of online risks despite employees waving red flags. New Mexico’s…