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Ask your questionSomeone 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