Someone is threatening to share my teen's intimate images. What should we do?

Reviewed answer

Support your teen immediately, stop the demands, and report the exploitation.

Tell your teen they are not to blame and do not have to handle this alone. Do not send money or more images.
Preserve existing chats, usernames, and threats. Do not forward sexual images or delete the account before getting reporting guidance.
Block and report the offender through the platform. In the US, report to CyberTipline.org or the FBI.
Ask NCMEC about its free image-removal help. Do not download or forward an image just to use a removal tool.

Get help if

If your teen may hurt themselves, stay with them. In the US, call 988, or 911 for immediate danger.