Sextortion - How to Protect Yourself

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Sextortion in one clear explanation

Blackmail using intimate images or videos, real or fabricated.

Scammer initiates flirty chat, convinces victim to share intimate photos/video
Threatens to send content to family, employer, or post publicly
Best first move: Never send intimate content online

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How This Scam Works

Step 1

Scammer initiates flirty chat, convinces victim to share intimate photos/video

Step 2

Threatens to send content to family, employer, or post publicly

Step 3

Demands payment (often crypto) but continues demanding more after each payment

How to Protect Yourself

✓ Never send intimate content online
✓ Cover webcams
✓ Report to police
✓ Dont pay - it encourages more demands

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sextortion?

Blackmail using intimate images or videos, real or fabricated.

How does Sextortion work?

Scammer initiates flirty chat, convinces victim to share intimate photos/video Threatens to send content to family, employer, or post publicly Demands payment (often crypto) but continues demanding more after each payment

How can I protect myself from Sextortion?

Never send intimate content online Cover webcams Report to police Dont pay - it encourages more demands

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