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NCMEC CyberTipline Review Process

The process by which NCMEC reviews CyberTipline submissions and reports potential child exploitation to law enforcement.

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Jan 19, 2026
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How does NCMEC analyst handle reported information, that deals with adults who look young. Do they still forward the case?

NCMEC receives mandated reports from providers and reviews each CyberTipline submission using statutory duties and its own guidance; when imagery or interactions raise a reasonable question that a dep...

Jan 16, 2026
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How does ncmec review tips, and do they review each and every one that comes in

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) operates the CyberTipline and says staff review each tip to identify apparent child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and find a probable locati...