Child Sextortion: TikTok, Snap, and the Exploitation of Teen Trust
“My son was 13 when a ‘girl’ messaged him on Snapchat. He sent her a photo. Minutes later, they started threatening him—if he didn’t pay, they’d send it to all his classmates. He cried. He didn’t know what to do.”
Unfortunately, stories like this are becoming increasingly common. Offenders pose as peers, gain the trust of children or teens, and then manipulate them into sending intimate content.
What follows is blackmail, pressure, threats—and sometimes even further abuse or financial demands.
This isn’t just fraud. It’s serious criminal behavior that requires immediate response.
Child sextortion is a severe type of criminal offense where the victim is a minor. Offenders use psychological manipulation, fake identities, and technology to obtain intimate material, which they then use for blackmail or distribution.
This can involve crimes such as: blackmail (§ 175 Czech Criminal Code), child exploitation (§ 192), production of child pornography (§ 192a), and endangerment of child development (§ 201).
Filing a criminal complaint is a necessary step to protect the child and prevent future harm.
📌 Typical Signs of Child Sextortion
Communication via TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram
Offender pretends to be a peer – often an attractive teen girl
Builds trust, flirts, asks for photos
Receives a nude image or video
Immediate blackmail: “pay or I’ll send it to everyone”
Threats escalate quickly
Victim is afraid to tell parents – lives in fear and shame
⚖️ Possible Criminal Charges
Blackmail (§ 175)
Child exploitation for pornography (§ 192)
Distribution of child pornography (§ 192a)
Endangerment of child development (§ 201)
Unauthorized handling of personal data (§ 180)
🧾 What to Prepare as Evidence
Screenshots of communication and the offender’s profile
Information on the child’s age and how the manipulation occurred
A statement from the child (can be anonymized and sensitively written)
Details of threats, pressure, and any payments made
Support for the child – psychological help may be needed
❗ Lawyer’s Note
Child sextortion is extremely traumatic. The child feels ashamed, scared, misunderstood.
Parents often don’t know what to do—some don’t act at all.
But quick action can prevent greater harm—and sometimes even help track the offender.
There’s no shame in seeking professional help. It’s the responsible choice.
✅ What I Can Do for You
Discreetly and compassionately draft the criminal complaint
Assist with evidence, anonymization, and legal representation
Help explain the process to both the child and parents
All for a fixed fee of CZK 10,000 + VAT – no pressure, no judgment
🎯 Is your child being blackmailed on TikTok or Snapchat?
📩 Message me – discreetly, without court drama or invasive questions.
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