Dad: But hey, at least I'm good at racing games, right?
Carter: Yep
(nervous laughter)
Dad: Hey, I know you've been online a lot
with your new squad buddy.
You just...need to be careful.
There's no fast way to build up trust.
There are dangerous people online
who are really good at seeming trustworthy.
They might act like a close friend
or try to win you over with gifts.
They're friendly, as long as it helps them dig
for personal info, like your schedule,
where you live, and go to school.
From there, things can get really scary.
Carter: Yeah.
Can you stop here please?
Dad: Oh, sure...hey, have a good day!
Night$Monk: Truth is, with these pics, I own you.
And, I know where you live.
Carter: Please, stop!
Why are you doing this?
Night$Monk: Relax.
Hey, you do me a little favor tonight
and everything will be fine.
I need you to meet my friend
at the West View Mall parking lot, south side.
Do what he says, and if you make him happy,
I won't blast your pics.
Got it?
Carter: What, I gotta go to the mall, tonight?!
Night$Monk: No questions.
You said your parents let you do whatever,
so, I don't see the problem.
Get walking, kid, you're on the clock.
(menacing music)
Carter: Mom, I don't know what to do.
Mom: Carter, hey, what do you mean?
(menacing music continues)
Dad: Hey son.
Mom: Honey, how could it get this far?
I...yes, we're upset, but not with you, Carter.
It's his fault, not yours.
We read about how often this stuff happens,
but, I never imagined that...we made the mistake
of not doing more to be there for you.
But you know what?
That changes, right now.
Dad: I'll call the number from that article.
Make sure we save the chat log
to show the authorities too, okay?
Mom: I'm so sorry, Carter.
We'll all get through this together,
but right now, I need you to talk to me.
Narrator: Causing someone under the age of 18
to engage in a commercial sex act, regardless of using
force, fraud or coercion is human trafficking
under U.S. law.
If you suspect a child being exploited,
call or text the National Human Trafficking Hotline
or submit a report to the National Center for Missing
and Exploited Children's Cyber Tipline.
Call local law enforcement if someone
is in immediate danger.