Teens Targeted

Teens Targeted: Legislation to combat sexual exploitation, sextortion passes U.S. House, Senate

The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk for his signature

By Caresse Jackman and Daniela MolinaMay 03, 2024 at 4:12 pm EDT

Scams targeting teens have skyrocketed in recent years, study finds

Teens grew up with the internet, but a recent report found they’re falling for scams at a higher rate than seniors. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa has advice from SocialCatfish on how to guard your teen against scammers.

By Rachel DePompaJanuary 23, 2024 at 2:49 pm EST

Teens Targeted: Lawmakers push for bipartisan legislation to combat sextortion cases

State and federal law enforcement agencies report a ride in sextortion cases, where children and teens are being coerced into sending sexually explicit images or videos online and then extorted for money. Now, lawmakers in the Senate are trying to strengthen the nation’s centralized reporting system for online child exploitation.

By Caresse Jackman and Daniela MolinaJuly 21, 2023 at 3:19 pm EDT

Teens Targeted: Funding and resources remain a constant challenge as law enforcement tackles sextortion and internet crimes

By Caresse Jackman and Daniela MolinaJuly 17, 2023 at 1:36 pm EDT

Sextortion cases rise across the country; child abduction survivor speaks out to raise awareness

By Caresse Jackman and Daniela MolinaJuly 10, 2023 at 2:24 pm EDT

Expert online safety tips for kids and teens

By Rachel DePompaSeptember 13, 2022 at 2:25 pm EDT