Online Safety Tips to Prevent Sextortion
1. Think Before You Share:
Avoid sending intimate content; once it’s out there, you lose control.
2. Secure Your Devices and Use Privacy Settings:
Keep software updated, use strong passwords, and enable two-factor authentication. Make social profiles private and limit who can see or contact you.
3. Know Who You’re Talking To:
Scammers pretend to be friends or love interests. Be cautious with new online contacts and don’t accept suspicious requests.
4. Don’t Give In:
If threatened, stop all contact. Do not comply. Scammers usually escalate.
5. Save Evidence, Don’t Delete:
Keep messages, usernames, and screenshots. This helps investigators.
6. Report It Immediately:
Contact your local police and report sextortion to platforms (like Instagram or Snapchat) and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) at CyberTipline.org.
Additional Resources:
Resources for parents to prevent child exploitation:
