Sextortion Safety Tips

Sextortion can occur when a person online (usually pretending to be somebody they are
not) tricks somebody into sending nude photos or videos to them. They then demand
things, such as money, by threatening to share these images or videos with family, friends, 
law enforcement, or employers.

Safety Tips:

• Do not post information online such as your address, passwords, or location.
• Keep your social media accounts private. People online can use your social media to
• find your friends’ and family’s accounts.
• Do not share your phone number with others on social media and dating apps.
• Use caution when sharing nude photographs or videos with somebody you do not know personally or trust.
• Report suspicious activity “in-app” and block suspicious accounts.
• Do not comply when someone online requests money or other digital currency.
• Save any messages, photos, usernames, and other information shared before blocking the person.
• Consider reporting the incident to the Police Department.
  
  

Additional Resources:

YWCA Greater Los Angeles: 877-HELPS U/877-943-5778

LBPD LGBTQPolice Liaison: Sgt. LisaMcCourt lisa.mccourt@longbeach.gov

Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Internet Safety: www.icactaskforce.org/internetsafety

The National Network to End DomesticViolence (NNEDV) Technology Safety: www.techsafety.org/resources

Federal TradeCommission Scams: www.consumer.ftc.gov/scams

InternetCrimeComplaintCenter (IC3): www.ic3.gov

Long Beach Police Department
Call Police Dispatch at (562) 435-6711 to report suspicious activity or dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.