03/25/2026
Sextortion is rapidly growing. According to cybertip.ca and rcmp.ca the stats are horrific!
Sextortion in Canada is considered a "public safety crisis" and an "epidemic" affecting children and youth, with police receiving an average of 10 reports of child sextortion daily. The crime has risen significantly with a 1,135% increase in online luring reports to cybertip.ca between 2018 and 2024.
Key Statistics (2024–2025 Data)
94% of victims in 2024 police reports were youth aged 12 to 17. Teenagers and young adults between 14 and 24 are the most common targets
A majority (83%) of victims were male in 2024, some police data suggests girls may be overrepresented in other datasets.
Males are frequently targeted for money, often by international organized crime networks, while Females are more often targeted for additional images or sexual acts.
Most incidents (74%-77%) occur on Instagram and Snapchat.
The crisis has resulted in at least five su***des in Canada in the last four years.
A 2025 study found that more than a quarter of Canadian teens (28%) have experienced some form of technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV), including sextortion.
Reporting and Advice
If you are affected, do not pay money and do not comply with further demands.
Reports can be made through local police or confidentially at Cybertip.ca.
Support for youth is available at NeedHelpNow.ca
