A dangerous online cult called “764” is targeting children as young as 8 years old, combining neo-Nazi and satanic ideologies to manipulate victims into self-harm, sexual exploitation, and even suicide for entertainment.
At a Glance
- The 764 cult emerged in 2020, founded by a then 15-year-old, and has spread through gaming platforms and social media
- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued warnings after viewing disturbing footage of self-harm and animal abuse
- Children are coerced into creating explicit content, self-harming on camera, and in some cases, committing suicide while streaming
- The FBI has hundreds of open cases against the group, now classified as a terror threat
- Parents are urged to watch for warning signs including mood changes, isolation, and wearing long sleeves in hot weather
A Growing Threat to America’s Children
The “764 Movement,” named after a Texas area code, has become a significant threat to children and teenagers across America. The group recruits through gaming platforms, social media, and private chats, targeting vulnerable minors with initial attention and friendship before introducing increasingly violent and disturbing content.
FBI investigations have identified hundreds of cases nationwide, with every FBI field office handling at least one open case related to the cult. The group’s founder, Bradley Cadenhead, started 764 in 2020 when he was just 15 years old.
“We want parents—especially parents—to be aware of this because a lot of the children that are being exploited and the children doing the exploiting, parents are unaware of it.”, said South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has taken a lead role in bringing this issue to public attention after meeting with the FBI and viewing horrific evidence. Wilson has now teamed up with South Carolina’s Superintendent of Education to alert schools and has issued a public safety alert to inform parents about the dangers.
The evidence reviewed by Wilson shows the extreme nature of the exploitation, including young victims cutting themselves, creating blood signs, and engaging in animal abuse.
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How the Cult Operates
The 764 cult operates using sophisticated manipulation and blackmail tactics. They initially approach potential victims in gaming chatrooms or on social media, offering friendship and understanding to vulnerable children. Once trust is established, they gradually introduce violent content and ideological elements mixing neo-Nazi beliefs with satanism. The group has connections to the Order of Nine Angles, an older extremist organization with similar ideological ties. Their methodology follows a disturbing pattern of exploitation designed to trap young victims.
“The types of things that they’re filming are kids cutting themselves, doing blood signs, kids engaging in bestiality, kids, and other types of self-harm and self-abuse. Also, they engage in sextortion and if that even rises to the level of getting the kids to commit suicide on recording so that people can watch it for entertainment—this is a disgusting, despicable movement.”, Wilson added.
The exploitation follows a systematic pattern. Victims are first coerced into sending compromising photos or videos. These materials are then used as blackmail to force increasingly harmful acts, including cutting symbols into their bodies, which the FBI refers to as “cut signs” and “blood signs.” The group shares these recordings among members for entertainment. In some of the most extreme cases, victims have been manipulated into committing suicide while livestreaming, with cult members actively encouraging the act.
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Warning Signs for Parents
The FBI has established a list of warning signs to help parents identify if their child might be targeted by the 764 cult. These include sudden personality changes, withdrawal from family and friends, secretive behavior about online activities, wearing long-sleeved clothing even in hot weather to hide self-harm marks, and unexplained injuries. Parents should also be concerned if they notice their child developing an unusual interest in violence, extremist ideologies, or satanic symbolism.
According to the FBI: “These networks use threats, blackmail, and manipulation to coerce or extort victims into producing, sharing, or live-streaming acts of self-harm, animal cruelty, sexually explicit acts, and/or suicide”
Law enforcement across the country is working to combat this threat, but the challenge remains significant due to the group’s evolving tactics and the difficulty in tracking online activities. The RCMP in Canada now classifies 764 as a terror threat and is investigating cases nationwide. In the United States, Senate Bill 74 is under discussion to strengthen subpoena powers to better protect children from this type of exploitation. Attorney General Wilson urges parents who suspect their child might be a victim to contact his office or the FBI immediately.
