Virtual media has become very necessary in the global epidemic of house arrest. But if not used consciously, this virtual medium can become a curse instead of a blessing. High and low, technology is now an integral part of everyone's life. And in this technology dependent life, media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Emo, Viber, WhatsApp, Messenger have become the main means of communication.
Through these, communication is being made not only with acquaintances but also with strangers. Some people are exchanging personal information-data-pictures out of emotion. In return, he is being subjected to blackmailing. Losing money. In some cases, the accused have been caught, but most remain elusive.
This year, the US-based The Journal of Interpersonal Violence says 26.2 percent of adolescents are at risk of being involved in virtual relationships.
Another journal, BMC, says that 30 percent of Swiss teenagers are involved in such crimes. Whose deception has caused more than one bitterness in every 5 people. However, there is no accurate account of how many people have been deceived in this country.
Law enforcement and technologists like to say that there is no alternative to personal awareness to prevent these incidents. They also advise never to trust anyone through virtual.