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If you pay, it stops

Cap. Once scammers see there’s money to make, they’ll keep going. That’s the whole point for them: cash.

Cap. Once scammers see there’s money to make, they’ll keep going. That’s the whole point for them: cash.

It’s the victim’s own fault

Cap. Sexting with mutual consent and exploring attraction online are part of how young people grow sexually. The blame lies entirely with the offenders.

Cap. Sexting with mutual consent and exploring attraction online are part of how young people grow sexually. The blame lies entirely with the offenders.

Sextortion mainly happens to older boys

Cap. Most victims are between 14 and 16 years old.

Cap. Most victims are between 14 and 16 years old.

Blocking the scammer helps

No Cap. If they can’t contact you, they can’t make money off of you.

No Cap. If they can’t contact you, they can’t make money off of you.

Most victims know their scammer

Cap. In 94% of cases, victims don’t know the person behind the account.

Cap. In 94% of cases, victims don’t know the person behind the account.

Most victims report what happened

Cap. Most boys feel ashamed, scared no one will believe them, or simply don’t dare to tell anyone.

Cap. Most boys feel ashamed, scared no one will believe them, or simply don’t dare to tell anyone.

Scammers use fake accounts

No Cap. You never know who’s really behind the screen. Often, the people doing this are part of criminal networks abroad.

No Cap. You never know who’s really behind the screen. Often, the people doing this are part of criminal networks abroad.

Sextortion rarely happens

Cap. It’s a growing problem. Child Focus gets reports every single day, and the number keeps rising.

Cap. It’s a growing problem. Child Focus gets reports every single day, and the number keeps rising.

Scammers usually ask for small amounts

Cap. The average demand is between €200 and €500, but sometimes it can be more than €1,000.

Cap. The average demand is between €200 and €500, but sometimes it can be more than €1,000.

Victims are naïve or “not that smart”

Cap. Smart, confident, socially skilled boys can fall for it too.

Cap. Smart, confident, socially skilled boys can fall for it too.