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Sextortion (Blackmail)

Threatening to release supposed intimate footage to extort money.

Scammers claim to have filmed you through your webcam and demand payment in Bitcoin. It is almost always a bluff with no real material. Do NOT pay, do not reply, secure evidence and report it.

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General explanation for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). Individual cases may differ: if in doubt, contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.