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I transferred money to a fake online shop through a link — how do I get my money back and where do I report it?

Two days ago I opened a link I received in a text message for a shop offering devices at discounted prices, and it looked professional. I entered my card details and then transferred an additional amount to a local…

Cybercrime1 answer17 Oct 2026

Someone is blackmailing me with private photos I sent him — how do I report him without facing liability myself?

I met someone through a social media app several months ago and, during a period of trust, I sent him some private photos. After the relationship ended, he started threatening to publish them and send them to my family…

Online Extortion1 answer17 Oct 2026