Dossier

Filing an IC3 report won’t stop sextortion or blackmail. Here’s the reality and what you need to do right now to protect yourself.

Learn how criminals gather information, identify patterns, and target individuals using public data, social media, and online tools—and how to reduce your exposure.

Learn how to recognize identity deception, spot inconsistencies, and decide when it is time to verify someone before moving forward.

Learn how to validate someone you met online using practical steps to verify identity, spot deception, and know when a professional review makes sense.

Discover the truth about sextortionists and whether they follow through on their threats. Learn how they operate.