04/21/2026
*INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY*
"764" is a violent, decentralized online criminal network, often described as a "cult" or "gore group," that targets children and teenagers for extreme sexual exploitation, blackmail, and coerced self-harm, animal cruelty, or su***de. The FBI has over 250 active investigations into the group, which operates on platforms like Discord, Roblox, and Snapchat, with members worldwide.
Key Details About 764:
Targeting Tactics: Predators build trust with minors, often aged 10-17, before coercing them into producing graphic content, which is then used for blackmail.
"Sadistic Online Exploitation": The network encourages, broadcasts, and feeds on extreme acts of violence and cruelty against animals, self-harm, and severe harassment.
Origins: The group was founded around 2021, reportedly taking its name from the first three digits of Texas ZIP codes.
Law Enforcement Action: The FBI has warned parents, and multiple leaders and members have been arrested, including founder Bradley Cadenhead (80-year sentence).
Reporting: If you have information or are a victim, contact the FBI, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children or local law enforcement.
