Watch what happens when a teen girl is blackmailed into sending more explicit images and video to someone online she thought she knew. Netsmartz

Sexting: How to Talk With Kids About the Risks
Just as you’d have “the sex talk,” you should also should begin the difficult conversation about sexting before a problem develops.
Stop Sextortion | Federal Bureau of Investigation
The FBI’s Stop Sextortion campaign seeks to inform kids and caregivers about this growing crime involving young people who are coerced into creating explicit content by an adult online.

What is sextortion and how are online predators targeting teens?
Sextortion scams typically target teenagers, with devastating effects. Pretending to be around the victim’s age and interested in a relationship, the online scammer sends an explicit photo and asks for one in return. If the victim sends one, the scammer then blackmails them. Here’s what parents need to know.

How to Block Pornography on Your Child’s Devices
Parents and caregivers can use these tools to limit adult videos and images on phones, tablets, and computers. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.


