: If being blackmailed online, do not send money or more images, as this rarely stops the harassment. Block the predator, save evidence (messages/profiles), and report the account directly to the platform's safety team. Financially Motivated Sextortion - FBI
: Predators frequently target teens through social media, gaming platforms, and dating apps. Sextortion—threatening to release explicit images unless the victim provides more content or money—is a rising threat that disproportionately impacts vulnerable youth. exploited black teens
: Some online platforms have been criticized for hosting categories or search terms that specifically target and fetishize Black youth, which critics argue facilitates and promotes racialized sexual exploitation. Resources and How to Get Help : If being blackmailed online, do not send
If you or someone you know is being exploited, it is vital to contact authorities and trusted organizations immediately. : The National Center for Missing & Exploited
: The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) provides specialized support for families and victims of sextortion and abduction. Their 24-hour hotline is 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) .