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Everything you need to know about sextortion
Sextortion. It’s not a word you hear every day, but it’s happening more than you think. Learn what it is, how it unfolds and how to report it and get support.
What is sextortion and how to report it
Learn what sextortion is, the warning signs, and how to report it and get support.
How sextortion unfolds
From first message to blackmail, see how sextortion can escalate quickly online.
Supporting young people
How to support someone experiencing sextortion and resources for professionals.
About this campaign
This campaign raises awareness of sextortion, how it can happen, and where to get help.
Sextortion is a form of blackmail where someone threatens to share a nude or sexual image or video of you unless you give in to their demands. It relies on deception including fake profiles, building trust fast and pressure to make the victim panic and act quickly.
This campaign – 'If sextortionists were honest' – flips that dynamic by showing what blackmailers (sextortionists) would say if they were honest about what they were doing. The aim is to expose some of the tactics they use and help people recognise the warning signs.
Some content in this campaign was created using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including Nano Banana for image generation and Veo 3 for video generation. This was an intentional choice. In some cases, blackmailers are using generative AI to target and deceive people, and it was important to reflect this in the campaign.
The scripts and scenarios were developed by eSafety and our agency partners, based on real reports and experiences. All content has been reviewed to ensure it is accurate.