2025: Recommend Online Safety Guides
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1. BBC: Sextortion
This is one of the fastest-growing online crimes. It usually starts with someone gaining trust, pushing for images or video, then threatening to release them unless they are paid or obeyed.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z8whjfr
2. Childnet: Supporting Parents & Carers
If you have children, younger siblings, relatives, or work with young people, these are solid resources for helping them stay safe online.
Resources for parents & carers:
https://www.childnet.com/resources/parents-and-carers
3. CEOP (National Crime Agency)
Their guidance is useful for any adult supporting young people or dealing with online threats that involve sexual pressure, relationship manipulation, or exploitation.
General advice:
https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/parents
Guidance listings:
https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/parents/Listing/?cat=&ref=4765
Get help:
https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/parents/Get-help/Get-help
4. Reporting Routes
If something crosses the line, these are the official channels:
Illegal sexual content involving minors:
https://www.iwf.org.uk/en/uk-report
CEOP reporting (for concerns involving grooming or exploitation):
https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/How-can-CEOP-help-me-YP/How-can-CEOP-help-me-parent
Fraud and online scams:
https://www.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fa/fraud/action-fraud
Added: Dec 14th 2025
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