People are often targeted through dating apps, but they can also be targeted using emails. An example of this is when someone claims to have obtained intimate images of you and threatens to share them unless their demands are met. Depending on the situation, these demands could be for money, more intimate images or sexual favours.
Find out more about how to deal with sextortion if someone is threatening to share intimate images of you. Sextortion is a form of image-based abuse. Our image-based abuse pages have information on how to take action, get support and find legal help if an intimate image is shared without your consent.
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Image-based abuse can take a variety of forms, such as blackmail, typically for money or more intimate images. |
To report image-based based abuse or find out more about how eSafety can help, visit our website. |
