The Dark Side of Fame: College Athletes' Social Media Exposure Exposes Them to Exploitation The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have partnered to educate college athletes about preventing private images from falling into the wrong hands.
This collaboration comes at a time when social media has amplified the online presence of college athletes, making them targets for sexual exploitation.
The increased visibility of college athletes can be attributed to name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, which allow athletes to profit from their fame but also make them more vulnerable to predators.