: A rising trend where offenders coerce teens into sending sexual images and then demand money by threatening to leak them to friends and family.

Exploiters often use psychological manipulation to create dependency or fear. Key tactics include:

Exploitation of teenagers is a critical issue that has evolved rapidly with digital technology, moving from physical-only threats to sophisticated online schemes. This feature explores the tactics predators use, the signs of exploitation, and how to take action. Common Tactics of Exploitation