Sextortion can have devastating consequences for the victim. 

Survivors may suffer from feelings of guilt, shame, and humiliation, as well as physical and psychological trauma. 

They may also experience financial losses due to the payment demands made by the perpetrator. 

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), estimates that they received over 18,000 sextortion-related complaints, resulting in losses of more than $13 million in 2021.