The National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction

• 53 percent of respondents reported that solicitors often use wireless Internet, andwireless-enabled devices (cell phones, laptops, etc.) to access the Internet and identifypotential victims.• 34 percent of respondents reported that solicitors are using social networking sites toidentify potential victims.• 31 percent reported that solicitors are asking the victim to use a webcam to ensure thatthey are not conversing with law enforcement.International Threat of Online EnticementAmong NDIC interviewees:• 71 percent of respondents reported that most offenders are local or regional.• 35 percent of respondents report that they have encountered some international solicitors.Sophistication of Online SolicitorsAmong NDIC interviewees:• 47 percent of respondents reported most offenders were low-to mid-level in their sophistication. • 29 percent of respondents reported that most offenders were mid-level in their sophistication. • 18 percent of respondents reported that most offenders were low-level in their sophistication. Online Solicitor ProfileAmong NDIC interviewees:• 53 percent of respondents reported that online solicitors could be any age.• 44 percent of respondents reported that most offenders are Caucasian males.• 29 percent of respondents reported that that is no typical offender profile.How are Investigations Initiated by ICACs?Among NDIC interviewees:• 88 percent of respondents reported that most investigations are initiated through theNCMEC CyberTipline.• 44 percent of respondents reported that investigations are commonly initiated throughundercover operations.• 41 percent of respondents reported that investigations are commonly initiated throughP2P investigations.• 41 percent of respondents reported that investigations are commonly initiated throughtips from concerned parents or citizens.D-27