Tag: sextortion

Why Teens Are Vulnerable to Sextortion: Protecting Your Children in the Digital Jungle with SCRIPTS to Start Important Conversations

  ⊕ There’s been an 18,000% increase in this crime targeting minors in the U.S. in the past 2 years, resulting in at least 39 teen suicides and 38,000 victims. ⊕ Just in the first half of 2024, the IWF, a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, reported a 19% increase in child sexual […]

Shielding Your Kids From Sextortion: Talk About What It Is & How To Handle It.

  I was recently invited on to BBC Radio Scotland to talk about #sextortion Talking to your kids about sextortion is a delicate but essential conversation to ensure their safety online. Here are some guidelines to help you approach this discussion: 1. Educate Yourself First Understand what sextortion is: It’s a form of blackmail where […]