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Be careful with paid services promising to stop sextortion threats
The FTC warns that people facing blackmail threats may encounter expensive assistance services promising results they cannot deliver. Seek help from trusted people and official reporting channels instead of relying on guarantees.
Source: U.S. Federal Trade Commission · Original advisory date: 2026-10-13
This summary is not a firsthand report or an endorsement or partnership by the source.
Warning signs to recognize
- A service promises guaranteed removal or protection for a large upfront fee
- High-pressure requests for immediate payment during a crisis
How to check or protect yourself
- Avoid paying the blackmailer or giving device access
- Preserve evidence and report threats to law enforcement
- Check the source advisory for free support and takedown resources