News Articles
2021:
Snapchat blackmailer from Essex is jailed
February, 2021
Bethlehem man pleads guilty to extorting teenage girls for nude photos, videos
February, 2021
2020:
2019:
Former coach stands trial for child porn and soliciting charges
January, 2019
2018:
UMBC student arrested on campus on charges of soliciting minors on Snapchat
December, 2018
Police: Lincoln sex trafficking suspect met minor on Snapchat, told her to ‘auction’ herself
September, 2018
January 10, 2018
Story about child pornography of 13-year olds being shared via Snapchat
Trial date set for former cop in sexting case
Police officer allegedly used Snapchat to groom 15-year-old girl into sending sexually explicit images.
2015:
“How SnapCash Killed Snapchat Porn”
Feb. 5, 2015
Article from the porn industry saying that snapcash will not be the currency of the porn industry because it requires that you use your own name and info.
“Strippers Go Undercover on Snapchat”
Feb. 25, 2015
Snapchat seems to be enforcing its own rules and shutting down accounts abusing Snapcash
“What it’s like to run an anonymous Snapchat sexting ring”
Jul 31, 2015
Reddit group with 25,000 subscribers that allows for people to find age-appropriate partners to sext with on Snapchat
2014:
“Snapchat inspiring amateur porn stars with Snapcash”
Dec 5, 2014
Snapcash has created a “new business sector for amateur porn artists and those who want to enter into the porn industry.”
“Did Snapchat Just Accidentally Monetize Nudes?”
Nov. 17, 2014
Claims that snapcash turns snapchat into a “legitimate messaging platform” for “amateur porn subculture.” Quotes a performer who says that Snapchat isn’t secure and people don’t want to use their own name
“Snapcash is the new currency for Snapchat porn”
Nov. 21, 2014
Snapcash allows for adult performers to cut out the middleman and make money directly from their fans.
“Snapchat’s new Snapcash service could open the porn-trading floodgates”
Nov. 24, 2014
Porn star gives snapcash thumbs up. Also, mentions how advertisements are all over reddit
“New Snapchat Snapcash service inspires amateur PORN STARS”
Nov. 24, 2014
The advent of micropayment system that allows users to get paid in cash for their amateur porn efforts
“Fuck Bitches Get Leid,” the Sleazy Frat Emails of Snapchat’s CEO”
May 28, 2014
Emails from Snapchat CEO that depict a horrible view of women
2012:
“No, Snapchat Isn’t About Sexting, Says Co-Founder Evan Spiegel”
May 12, 2012
Co-Founder jokes that Snapchat isn’t about sexting- says that it makes communication more human.
“Snapchat CEO: I Don’t Believe People Are Using My App For Sexting”
Dec. 7, 2012
Spiegel defends the app by saying that people aren’t sending risque pictures because most photos are sent during the day and people can’t upload from their gallery.