Sextortion: what to do

If someone threatens exposure, what to do first (and what not to do).

If you’re being threatened

1. Don’t pay. Paying often increases demands.
2. Stop engaging. Don’t negotiate or argue.
3. Save evidence: usernames, profiles, messages, payment requests, URLs, screenshots.
4. Lock down accounts (change passwords, enable 2FA).
5. Report using official channels. Start here: reporting resources.

What not to do

• Don’t install any software “to fix it.”
• Don’t send more personal info or photos.
• Don’t keep chatting “to calm them down.”

If you feel in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.

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