Sextortion Scam Awareness: what teens need to know

Sextortion is a serious form of online exploitation which often targets teenagers and young adults. Scammers either threaten or socially engineer victims into sharing intimate images/video content and then extort payment by threatening to publicly share or post the images/video content. It is important for teens to know that there is support available. See our Extortion Scam Tip Sheet and our Guide For Supporting a Victim of Sextortion resources for more information and support.