How do you handle sextortion?

We recommend the following steps to deal with sextortion:

1. Do not pay the sextortionist’s demanded ransom;
2. Stop engaging with the perpetrator immediately;
3. Document all communication with the sextortionist;
4. Secure all social media profiles;
5. Report the content to the relevant social media website;

What do I do if I am being blackmailed online?

Take initial steps

1. Inform the authorities that you are being blackmailed.
2. Keep in mind that paying is unlikely to stop the blackmailer’s demands.
3. Don’t confront the person (online or otherwise); end all contact with them immediately.
4. Place filters on your email account(s) to block their email address.

Is it legal to blackmail a blackmailer?

In the state of California (1) Blackmail (Extortion) is commonly charged as a felony deserving of as long as four years in the California State Prison and by a fine of $10,000 . The California Penal Code Section 518 to 527 PC deals with blackmailing according to the nature of the offense and circumstances of the case.

How do I report a Sextory online?

If you are receiving sextortion threats: File a complaint with the FBI IC3 at www.ic3.gov.

How do I report cyber-blackmail?

To report cyber crime, please contact your local FBI Field Office, or file a complaint through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov.

How do I block Facebook Sextortions?

If you are the target of Facebook sextortion, here is what you should do:

1. Remain calm.
2. Do not give in to the sextortionist’s demands to send them money.
3. Preserve all communications with the perpetrator, as well as identifying information (such as their Facebook account URL).

Is it illegal to pay a blackmailer?

What Are the Penalties for Blackmail and Extortion? Unlike some other states, in California, blackmail and extortion are classified as felonies and carry a penalty of up to four years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.