Printable checklist
If your child is being sextorted
Breathe. This is a crime committed against your child. Work through these steps.
- Tell your child: “You are not in trouble. I’m going to help you.”
- Don’t pay and don’t send more images, even if threatened.
- Save evidence: screenshots of messages, usernames, profile URLs, payment requests. Do not delete the account yet.
- Stop contact: after saving evidence, block the account and tell the platform.
- Report: NCMEC CyberTipline: report.cybertip.org or 1-800-843-5678.
- Remove images: takeitdown.ncmec.org (under 18) · stopncii.org (adults).
- Tell police if there is a threat to safety. Call 911 if in immediate danger.
- Check on your child’s wellbeing. If they talk about self-harm: call or text 988.
- Secure accounts: change passwords, turn on two-step verification, tighten privacy settings.
- Get support: a school counselor, therapist, or Childhelp 1-800-422-4453.
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