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A note for families: 764 network

Act Ages 11-17 Last checked April 23, 2026

What it is

764 is a violent extremist network, treated as a terrorist entity in Canada, whose members approach kids and teens on gaming and chat apps, build trust, then use blackmail to push them toward harming themselves or others.

How much it matters

Real, documented harm. A person checked this card before it was published.

Should you worry?

The RCMP and the FBI both report that 764 targets children and teens, often girls, on gaming and chat platforms. The pattern is familiar: an attentive new online contact builds trust, asks to move the chat to a more private app, encourages secrecy, then gets images or content and uses them as leverage with threats. Warning signs include a new online friend your child won't talk about, sudden secrecy about screens, anxiety or distress after going online, withdrawal, or unexplained injuries. If you suspect contact, stay calm and don't blame your child, since they are the victim. Don't confront the other person, keep screenshots and account details as evidence, tell your child not to give in to demands, and report it to police and Cybertip.ca.

What to say

“I heard some adults online pretend to be friends with kids, then start pressuring them and threatening them. If anyone ever does that to you, or makes you feel stuck or scared, you can tell me, and you will never be in trouble for it. We'll sort it out together.”

If you’re worried

If your child is in immediate danger or at risk of self-harm, call 911. Report online sexual exploitation or blackmail to Cybertip.ca, and use NeedHelpNow.ca to help get intimate images removed. Kids Help Phone is available to your child at 1-800-668-6868 or by texting 686868. For anything touching self-harm or suicide, call or text 988. You can also contact your local police.

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