BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador issued a public warning today to Idaho families about a dangerous online sextortion scheme run by a transnational criminal network known as “764.” The organization is actively targeting children in Idaho and across the country through gaming platforms and messaging apps, including Discord, Telegram, and Roblox.
This criminal network manipulates and blackmails children—typically between the ages of 9 and 17—into sharing explicit images or engaging in self-harming behavior. The perpetrators then use those images or actions as leverage in ongoing threats and extortion. The tactics often lead to victims suffering in silence, as the perpetrators exploit feelings of fear, shame, and isolation to keep their victims from seeking help.
“The criminals behind this network are targeting children across the globe with calculated cruelty,” said Attorney General Labrador. “My office will use every tool at our disposal to expose these predators and protect Idaho families. Parents need to know this threat is real, it’s growing, and it thrives on silence. Awareness is the first line of defense.”
The network’s name, “764,” originates from a Texas zip code where the earliest cases were identified in 2021. As of May 2025, the FBI has over 250 open investigations tied to this group. In April alone, the Idaho ICAC Task Force received 15 separate reports from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding suspected sextortion activity occurring within the state.
Attorney General Labrador and the Idaho ICAC Task Force urges the public to report suspected online exploitation to local law enforcement, the ICAC Unit at 208-947-8700, or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678 or www.cybertipline.com. For more information or to access resources, visit ICACIdaho.org.