What is Sextortion?
This 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 Sextortion Scam Tip Sheet and our Guide For Supporting a Victim of Sextortion resources for more information and support.
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