Family & emergencies
The company promising to stop the threats
After someone threatens to share an intimate image, a paid service promises a quick fix, says it can stop the threats or prevent the image from spreading, and may charge thousands of dollars.
What they want
A large fee from someone already under intense pressure, without delivering the promised help.
YOUR NEXT MOVE
Check through another route.
Don’t pay or give the blackmailer access to accounts or devices. Block them, tell someone you trust, and report the crime. Platforms must accept free removal requests; research any paid assistance carefully and scroll past paid search results.
Already responded?
Stop contact and ask someone you trust for help. If you paid or exposed account details, contact the affected service through its official channel.
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