Last updated by jodie.attreed@essex.gov.uk on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Online blackmail is when someone threatens to share things online, like personal information or images, unless the person does what the blackmailer says. It is a growing problem for children and young people in the UK.
NSPCC surveyed 2,558 UK parents and carers to learn more about their views on the topic and published their findings.