Exploitation
Online child exploitation
The FBI’s Operation Iron Pursuit targeted online predator networks to rescue over 200 children from sexual exploitation and arrest more than 350 offenders. It highlights how abusers use internet platforms to groom and exploit minors.
Risk Snapshot
Current Risk Scores
Exposure Risk
3/5
How likely a child or teen is to encounter this risk on the relevant platform or service.
Harm Severity
5/5
How serious the impact could be if the threat affects a child or teen.
Child Susceptibility
4/5
How likely a child or teen is to trust, fall for, or be influenced by the threat.
Lumo Insight
Lumo’s Tip
Many predators operate in hidden group chats or gaming platforms, showing why it’s important to know where your child spends time online.
Take Action
Parent Advice
- Talk openly with your child about online friendships and the risks of sharing personal information
- Monitor the apps and websites your child uses and check privacy settings
- Set clear rules about what photos or videos should never be shared
- Encourage your child to tell you if anyone online makes them uncomfortable
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Helpful Resources
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Source Trail
Recent Reporting
These are some of the signals and source stories that informed this threat summary.