Keep your profile private
Turn on DMs for friends only, hide your friends list, and check who can see your profile.
5 tips to protect yourself from sextortion
Don’t switch apps
Scammers often try to move the chat to WhatsApp or other apps where they’re harder to trace. Think twice before you change platform.
Triple-check profiles
Use reverse image search or check if someone’s photo appears elsewhere before you start trusting them.
Don’t share personal info
Never give away details like your full name, address, school or banking info, especially to people you do not know.
Report suspicious profiles
Block, report and mute them. And always report dodgy accounts to the platform itself.
If you’re being blackmailed, call 116 000, Child Focus’ free 24/7 helpline.