: Predators frequently target teens through social media, gaming platforms, and dating apps. Sextortion—threatening to release explicit images unless the victim provides more content or money—is a rising threat that disproportionately impacts vulnerable youth.
: If being blackmailed online, do not send money or more images, as this rarely stops the harassment. Block the predator, save evidence (messages/profiles), and report the account directly to the platform's safety team. Financially Motivated Sextortion - FBI exploited black teens
: There is a documented "visibility gap" regarding missing Black teens. In areas like Washington D.C., advocates have questioned why cases of vanishing Black youth often receive significantly less media coverage and investigative resources than cases involving white youth. : Predators frequently target teens through social media,
: Some online platforms have been criticized for hosting categories or search terms that specifically target and fetishize Black youth, which critics argue facilitates and promotes racialized sexual exploitation. Resources and How to Get Help : Some online platforms have been criticized for
: You can contact a local FBI field office , call 1-800-CALL-FBI , or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov .