Sextortion Awareness
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Understanding the Growing Online Threat
Sextortion occurs when someone manipulates, threatens, or blackmails a child or teen into sending explicit images, videos, or money.
Predators often pretend to be teenagers or trusted individuals online before gaining trust and exploiting victims.
These crimes frequently happen through:
● Snapchat
● TikTok
● Discord
● Gaming platforms
● Messaging apps
Common Tactics Used by Offenders
1. Fake Profiles - Predators pretend to be someone attractive or relatable.
2. Emotional Manipulation - They build trust quickly through compliments and emotional attention.
5. Financial Extortion - Demanding money to prevent image leaks.
3. Blackmail - Threatening to expose images to family, friends, or schools.
4. Requests for Private Photos - They pressure children to send personal content.
Red Flags to Watch For
Sudden anxiety around phones/devices
Secretive online behavior
Withdrawal from friends/family
Panic after receiving messages
Requests for money
Emotional distress or depression
If Someone Threatens You Online
✔ Stop communicating immediately
✔ Do not send more images
✔ Save evidence/screenshots
✔ Block the individual
✔ Tell a trusted adult immediately
✔ Report the account/platform
How to Respond
Stay calm
Do not shame your child
Preserve evidence
Report the incident
Contact law enforcement if necessary
Seek emotional support if needed
Where To Get Help
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
FBI Tip Line
Local law enforcement
School counselors
Trusted adults
Talk Early. Protect Often.
Open conversations with children about online safety can prevent long-term harm.
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