Receiving and Distributing Material Involving Sexual Exploitation of Minors (RAMSEY) is a legal term used to describe the crimes of receiving, possessing, distributing, or publishing any visual depiction of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. This material may include videos, images, text, and live-streams. These activities are illegal in most countries, and can result in serious criminal charges. There are three types of RAMSEY: 1. Receiving: This involves knowingly receiving visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. 2. Possessing: This involves knowingly possessing such visual depictions. 3. Distributing: This involves knowingly distributing such visual depictions. This includes posting such material on the internet, sending it via email or text message, or any other means of sharing the material. RAMSEY is a serious crime that can have serious consequences. Those convicted of RAMSEY can face fines, prison time, and being required to register as a sex offender.