Sextortion Prevention for Tweens & Teens

Protecting yourself against Sextortion

Don’t accept a friend request from anyone online you don’t know in real life.
Don’t give any personal contact info (email or handles) to anyone you haven’t met IRL.
If someone you don’t know asks for personally identifying information, say no.
Never share your passwords with anyone.
Don’t use easy to guess passwords, such as pets’ names, birth dates or anything that someone can guess by reviewing your social media profiles.
Don’t click on links in e-mails that come from people you don’t know; doing so could compromise your device.
Teach your teens to report threats. Though they may be stressed or embarrassed, talk to your them about online safety and encourage them to come forward when they receive a suspicious email.
Be wary of the recording devices you bring into your home. Some low-security devices (such as baby monitors and nanny-cams) are easy to exploit.
Assume your webcam or recording devices can be activated remotely. Never have your phone or other electronic camera devices pointed at you while undressing or in a position you would not want to share with the world.
Cover your webcam when you’re not using it; if your webcam doesn’t have a built-in cover, use a sticker or piece of tape to cover it.

Source- ICE