This article addresses the issue of sexual crimes on the Internet (child pornography (CP) access, (CP) possession, (CP) distribution and internet luring) as well as the question often asked whether these perpetrators are also active sex offenders or potential sex offenders . The characteristics distinguishing internet sex offenders from contact sexual offenders will be specified as well as the risk factors associated with contact sexual offenses. The mechanisms by which child pornography consumers can come to commit contact sexual offenses will be presented. Avenues for intervention with internet sex offenders will be offered.