Why it’s risky sending nude photos over the internet

Sending nude photos through Snapchat or any other platform can be risky, as there is always the possibility that the recipient may share the photos with others or use them to extort the sender for money or other favors. If you receive a request to send nude photos, it is important to think carefully before responding and to verify the identity of the recipient.

If you are a minor (under the age of 18) and you receive a request to send nude photos, it is important to tell a parent or trusted adult and seek their guidance. It is illegal to produce, distribute, or possess child pornography, and sending nude photos of yourself as a minor could potentially be considered child pornography. In this situation, it is important to consider approaching the police and obtaining a police report to protect yourself and others from future exploitation.

If you are an adult and you receive a request to send nude photos, it is important to consider the risks and weigh the consequences before responding. While it may be tempting to send photos to someone you are attracted to or feel close to, it is important to be aware that these photos could potentially be used to exploit or blackmail you. If you are being blackmailed or extorted for money or other favors in exchange for not sharing nude photos, it is important to not give in to these demands. Instead, consider approaching the police and obtaining a police report to protect yourself and others from future exploitation. Blackmail and extortion are illegal activities, and it is important to report them to the authorities.

As a parent, it is important to have open and honest conversations with your children about the risks of sending nude photos, as well as the legal consequences that can result from producing, distributing, or possessing child pornography. Encourage your children to speak with you or a trusted adult if they receive a request to send nude photos, and remind them that it is never okay to send explicit content to someone they do not know well or trust. Additionally, make sure your children understand that if they are being blackmailed or extorted for money or other favors, they should come to you for help and not give in to the demands of the blackmailer.

Be sure to make the central focus on the health and safety of your child and leave punishment another more appropriate time.

Written By Cowboycanadian