Can you go to jail for threatening to leak nudes?

Earlier this year, both the act of sharing nude photos or videos, along with threatening to do so became a crime, thanks to Refuge’s campaign – #TheNakedThreat. The campaign’s success means we’ll now see abusers and blackmailers face up to two years in jail, as part of the Domestic Abuse Bill.

What to do if you are being cyber blackmail?

Here are actionable steps you should take if you are dealing with blackmail:

1. Resist the urge to engage with the blackmailer;
2. Do not try to negotiate or pay the ransom;
3. Preserve all communications and evidence;
4. Enlist support from a trusted person to document the evidence;
5. Adjust your online privacy settings;

Is it illegal to threaten someone with pictures?

It’s a crime to show intimate images or videos, send them to another person, upload them to a website, or threaten to do this, without your consent. This includes so called ‘revenge porn’. Revenge porn can be a form of abuse. It’s a way for someone to control their partner or ex-partner.

Do online blackmailers follow through?

Some sextortionists follow through on their threats, but the vast majority do not. The main reason they do not follow through is that they will lose their leverage if they post your information.

What do you do if someone exposes you online?

Here’s what you can do:

1. File a police report.
2. Get the photo taken off social media/website.
3. Consult with an attorney.
4. Know your resources.

What can I do if someone threatens me online?

In those cases your best bet is to get in touch with the state police as well as the FBI. In a non-emergency situation, you can file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Unfortunately, if you do not have any proof of a threat of violence, it will be all but impossible for the police to act.

What should you do if you are a victim of cybercrime?

If you are a victim of online crime, file a complaint with the Internet Crime Compliant Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov. IC3 is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C). the SSA at http://oig.ssa.gov/report-fraud-waste-or-abuse.