UK Children Exposed to Sharp Rise in Online Blackmail A growing number of children in the UK are being targeted by online blackmailers who use fear, intimidation, and exploitation to extort money, personal data, or other concessions from their young victims.
According to the National Crime Agency (NCA), roughly 1 in 5 children aged between 11 and 18 have experienced some form of online harm, including harassment or bullying.
The Prevalence of Online Blackmail Among UK Children The NCA reports that many cases go unreported due to fear of repercussions or shame.