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@Know2Protect provides resources to help keep kids and teens safe online, educating trusted adults about child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) prevention. Explore the campaign’s resources and learn how to protect young people online. mandatedreportertraining.com…
Here’s how sextortion works.
A predator gets an explicit image of a child, real or faked with AI, and uses it as a weapon. But not every predator wants the same thing, and what they want tells you which kind of sextortion it is:
•Sexually motivated: they want more images. It most often targets girls.
•Financially motivated: they want money. These predators often pose as a girl to get a teenage boy to send one image, then threaten to share it unless he pays.
•Sadistically motivated: they want to see a child suffer. They force kids to hurt themselves or others, and they record it.
No matter which kind it is, the predator is counting on your child’s silence. One conversation can break that.
Get the tools to start it: timtebowfoundation.org/while…
If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988 anytime.
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Educators: If you know a child or teen who has experienced online exploitation, you can provide crucial support. One of the most important things you can do is let them know that what happened is not their fault. Learn more from @Know2Protect: go.dhs.gov/5pr
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PARENTS: Very important info here on how to protect your kids from online predators. Please watch and repost✔️
“The moment a young person tells a trusted adult, the offender is no longer in control.”
Glen Pounder, Scouting America’s Chief Safeguarding Officer, explains why speaking up matters in financially-motivated sextortion cases: bit.ly/3StNygq
Visit bit.ly/4j5yKiJ to learn the Tips2Protect Against Sextortion to recognize warning signs and start conversations that can save lives. #Know2Protect
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"DHS is leading the way by serving as a co-lead on the @HSTaskForce working with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies across the country and fight to dismantle the cyber syndicates and secure our communities. Most critically we are protecting our families through what is known as @Know2Protect" @SecMullinDHS
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Whether kids and teens are scrolling social media, gaming or livestreaming, setting #DigitalBoundaries can help protect their privacy and mental health.
Real-life examples include keeping personal info private, being careful who they message, limiting screen time and knowing when to log off.
Check out @Know2Protect’s Social Media and Online Gaming Checklist for quick tips about what it means to stay safe online at know2protect.gov
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This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, @staysafeonline reminds us to make life difficult for cybercriminals.
Explore free @Know2Protect Tips2Protect resources on AI and deepfakes, sextortion, and other digital threats to help protect youth online: bit.ly/4hkilWy
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Robert J. Fundermann, a 50-year-old U.S. citizen from Anthon, Iowa, learned he’ll serve an 18-and-a-half-year sentence for distributing child sex abuse material.
Evidence at the plea and sentencing hearings obtained during an HSI investigation showed that from April 2023 through April 2025, Fundermann distributed child sex abuse material and groomed a 17-year-old child to obtain the videos and photographs.
Fundermann had 54 CSAM images and 98 CSAM videos on his phone — some that portrayed sadistic or masochistic conduct, prepubescent children and toddlers.
This wasn’t his first conviction, either. In 2019, this predator was convicted of soliciting nude images from a child.
Child predators have NO SAFE HAVEN in America. We will find them and bring them to justice.
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Online child sexual exploitation & abuse does not discriminate. All kids & teens who use the internet are at risk. It’s never too early to start having conversations about #OnlineSafety.
Learn more about @DHSgov's @Know2Protect public awareness campaign➡️know2protect.gov
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🛡️🇦🇷 🇺🇸 iGuardianWeek en Misiones
Junto a @gendarmeria, el equipo de Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) de la Embajada acercó Project iGuardian de @Know2Protect a más de 1.000 estudiantes para aprender a identificar riesgos en línea y prevenir la explotación digital.
Seguimos trabajando juntos por comunidades más seguras.
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Teachers are in unique positions to prevent and address cyberbullying:
🔹 Watch for warning signs
🔹 Foster digital citizenship
🔹 Encourage open conversations
🔹 Support students & report incidents
go.dhs.gov/ZNy
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There’s no time to waste. Every minute, a child is targeted online. ⚠️
@TimTebow child safety advocate, and the @tebowfoundation remind us that online exploitation can happen to any kid or teen and escalate quickly.
You don’t need to be an expert or even a parent to spot the signs of danger. #Know2Protect empowers everyone to act early.
Start with honest conversations and set boundaries. Download our Family Online Safety Agreement at dhs.gov/know2protect/publica…. #K2P
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Since last August, more than 300,000 kids, teens and adults have taken the Pledge2Protect themselves and others from online sexual exploitation and abuse.
Take the pledge, then pass it on. Help @Know2Protect reach 500,000 pledges by visiting:ow.ly/bUTx50Zzx9n. #Know2Protect
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Parents, educators, & trusted adults: Set healthy #DigitalBoundaries by keeping communication open so kids and teens feel comfortable talking with you about their online experiences. Regular reminders help instill safe digital habits. @Know2Protect go.dhs.gov/5mo
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HSI Nashville recently provided Project iGuardian training to 100+ Sumner County school counselors and student support staff, equipping them with tools to help protect students and promote safer online behavior this new school year.
Visit dhs.gov/know2protect/campaig… to learn more.
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Help @Know2Protect reach its 500,000 #Pledge2Protect milestone! 🧡
Since the launch of the official #Know2Protect call-to-action, 300,000+ kids, teens and trusted adults have taken the pledge to help protect themselves and others from online sexual exploitation and abuse.
Take the pledge today and pass it along to your community: dhs.gov/know2protect/p2p
#KeepKidsSafeOnline #K2PAnniversary
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Not everyone online is who they say they are. 🚨
Kendall Carter is serving 30 years in federal prison for victimizing more than a dozen teens and children.
His case from @DHSgov's national public awareness campaign, @Know2Protect, is a powerful reminder: Offenders often use fake profiles to manipulate and exploit kids online.
Help young people spot #FakeProfiles before harm happens using the Tips2Identify Fake Profiles resource at dhs.gov/know2protect/publica… #K2PAnniversary
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REMINDER: Let students know they have the power to make smart digital choices. Share these 10 tips from @Know2Protect to highlight how teens can protect themselves from online exploitation: go.dhs.gov/int
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In April 2024, @Know2Protect launched their campaign against online child exploitation. In those two years:
-Millions of people have learned about the issue
-Hundreds of thousands of students and parents have been educated through training
-And more than 300,000 people have signed a Pledge to Protect.
The office is proud to partner with Know2Protect to fight against #sextortion. You can join the fight today: dhs.gov/know2protect/p2p
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As part of the 2026 Summer Internship Program for the U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Office – District of Puerto Rico, HSI San Juan hosted interns for a presentation on online safety and prevention, followed by a tour of our Computer Forensics Laboratory.
Through our @Know2Protect and iGuardian programs, we are committed to educating and empowering our youth to recognize online threats, practice safe online habits, and access trusted resources when they need support.
@ICEgov #iGuardian #OnlineSafety #CyberAwareness #K2P




































