Sextortion, leaked private photos, webcam blackmail, NCII
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Paying almost never stops it. It usually invites repeat demands. Do not send any more money or images.
Scammers rely on fear. Payment confirms you are willing to pay, making you a target for life.
Do not delete the chat, images, or the blackmailer's profile. Screenshot everything first.
Capture their username, profile link, messages, and any payment demands. Only block AFTER screenshotting.
A free, confidential global tool. Create a digital "hash" of the image so platforms (Meta, TikTok) can detect and block it.
You do NOT send the actual image to them. It creates a digital fingerprint locally on your device.
File under "Report Women/Child Related Crime". Allows anonymous reporting if you are not ready to reveal identity.
They have officers trained specifically for sextortion and NCII (Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery) cases.
Use Instagram/Facebook/WhatsApp "Report" feature. Select "Non-consensual intimate imagery" or "Sexual exploitation".
This can get content taken down within hours if flagged correctly.
Escalation paths when initial steps don't work
Use each platform's takedown request AND file with cybercrime.gov.in simultaneously. Request expedited removal citing active police complaint.
Report each new contact to 1930 referencing your ORIGINAL complaint number. Do not start fresh cases.
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