What is sextortion?

Sextortion stands for sexual extortion. In sextortion, a person obtains explicit images of another and uses these images to extort that person for money. Essentially, the perpetrator threatens to release nude photos or videos to friends and family members unless the victim pays him.

Melanie Hempe, Be ScreenStrong, shares the story of Walker Montgomery, a 16-year-old boy, a proud new driver who was involved with his school and his family, who took his own life within hours—yes, hours—of a random sextortion encounter on Instagram.

Be ScreenStrong -> Read more about the Walker’s story and how to keep your own kids protected.