any kid online. anytime. anywhere. What is sextortion? The hidden pandemic. Face of man with text captions: how old are u? 12-u? 14! U r so pretty! Thks :) I really like you.

The FBI has seen a huge increase in the number of cases involving children and teens being threatened and coerced into sending explicit images online - a crime called sextortion.

Sextortion Parenting Resources

Sextorian is a form of child sexual exploitation where children are threatened or blackmailed, most often with the possibility of sharing with the public nude or sexual images of them by a person who demands additional sexual content, sexual activity or money from the child. This crime may happen when a child has shared an image with someone or when someone creates fake explicit content of the child.

While this is a disturbing trend in technology, Paw Paw Public Schools is committed to providing parents with the following resources:

If young people are being exploited, they are victims of a crime and should report it. Contact your local FBI field office, Call 1-800-CALL-FBI, or report it online at tips. fbi.gov.