Sextortion!?
what is sextortion?
Sextortion happens when someone threatens to share real or AI-generated intimate images—as in things you don’t want people to see—to pressure a person into sending money, more content, or doing something else
If this is happening to you or someone you love, you are not alone.
You deserve help without shame.
What Happened Does Not Determine Your Worth or Your Future.
Taking care of Future You begins now.
This page provides educational information and links to outside support services.
It is not a substitute for emergency, legal, or mental health care.
what to do
If This Is Happening Right Now
Pause
Don’t respond immediately.
Tell Someone
Reach out to a trusted adult or safe person.
Save + Report
Save messages, usernames, links, and threats. Do not forward intimate images.
Don't Send
You do not have to send more images, content, or money.
Download the life-saving poster
Keep information, next steps, and support visible with a printable poster.
And don't forget to share it! You never know who may need to see it.
Even if images leak, there is a way forward.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 in the U.S., or contact local law enforcement.
Need immediate emotional support?
In the US: Call or text 988.
Outside the U.S.? Findahelpline.com
BACK oNLINE
A story about sextortion, pressure, and the power of asking for help.
Read the life-saving comic online, or download it to read and share.
(Printable booklets are available.)
Taking Care
of Future You
51 simple ways to care for yourself regularly and during hard moments.
Sextortion
Information Sheet
Dive into these important topics:
- What sextortion is
- Why asking for help can be hard
- What to do if it happens to you
Help Your Kids
Stay Safer Online
A parent’s guide to keeping your kids out of harm’s way.
Getting Help
Report Sextortion or Exploitation
NCMEC CyberTipline
Make a CyberTipline Report or call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
FBI
Submit a Tip to the FBI or call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).
YOU CAN ALSO CALL LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
Get Help With Images
Take It Down
For images or videos taken when the person was under 18.
StopNCII.org
For adults who were 18 or older when the image or video was taken.
Find Emotional Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, or visit the 988 Lifeline.
OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES
Visit FindAHelpline.com
A Note of thanks
With Enormous Gratitude to
Jaime Bremseth
These resources were created in partnership with Jaime Bremseth and the Carter Bremseth Memorial Foundation.
Jaime, thank you for your honesty, guidance, and commitment to turning your love for Carter into protection and hope for others. Back Online and these resources are stronger because of you and could never have been made without you.
