Distributing or viewing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is a major crime. Sites like 4chan have long faced controversy for failing to moderate such content effectively, though they now use automated tools and report illegal activity to law enforcement. Security Risk: Engaging with these threads often leads to permanent IP bans
| Organization | What They Offer | Contact | |--------------|----------------|---------| | | 24/7 reporting portal for CP worldwide | https://www.cybertipline.org/ | | International Association of Internet Hotlines (INHOPE) | Directory of hotlines in > 100 countries | https://www.inhope.org/ | | ECPAT International | Guidance on child‑exploitation reporting | https://www.ecpat.org/ | | Project Safe Childhood (US) | Resources for law‑enforcement & the public | https://www.projectsafechildhood.org/ | 4chan Cp Thread -UPD-
| Detail | What to note | |--------|--------------| | | Copy the exact web address (e.g., https://boards.4channel.org/pol/thread/123456789 ). If the URL is shortened, expand it first. | | Date & Time | Note the exact timestamp shown on the post (usually displayed in the corner). Also record the time you observed it (include your time‑zone). | | Board / Section | Identify the board (e.g., /b/ , /pol/ , etc.). | | Usernames / IDs | Capture any visible usernames, tripcodes, or unique post IDs. | | Content Description | Write a brief, factual description of what the post contains (e.g., “image of a child in sexual pose,” “link to external site hosting CP,” “text describing sexual activity with a minor”). Do not copy or save the illegal image/video. | | Screenshots (if safe) | If your jurisdiction allows it and you can do so without saving the illegal material itself, take a screenshot of the page that includes the URL bar and the post. Blur or redact the actual illegal image/video if it appears in the screenshot. Save the screenshot in a non‑editable format (e.g., PDF) for evidence. | | IP / Geolocation (if visible) | Some forums display the poster’s IP hash or location; note it if present. | Distributing or viewing child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
[ ] Capture URL & thread ID [ ] Note date, time, board, usernames [ ] Write factual description (no screenshots of illegal media) [ ] Take redacted screenshot of page (URL visible) [ ] Save evidence in encrypted, read‑only storage [ ] Email 4chan abuse@4chan.org with all details [ ] Submit report to CyberTipline (or local agency) [ ] Contact local police / FBI (US) or national cyber‑crime unit (elsewhere) [ ] Keep a record of all case numbers & correspondence [ ] Follow up if content re‑appears If the URL is shortened, expand it first