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How to avoid deceptive sextortion assistance services and find real help

BCP Staff
Sextortion — when someone threatens to share your intimate images unless you pay — can be stressful and upsetting. And figuring out what to do can be overwhelming. While searching for help, you might find companies that offer quick fixes (for a price) but don’t deliver on their promises. One example, according to the lawsuit filed by the FTC, is Digital Forensics, a company behind websites like BlackmailHelpline.com, DigitalForensics.com, CyberBlackmail911.com, and SecurityBreach911.com.
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How to report a platform that doesn't take down your intimate images

BCP Staff
You reported an intimate photo or video shared without your consent. But 48 hours later, the platform hasn’t taken it down or responded to your request. Now what? Report the platform to the FTC at TakeItDown.ftc.gov to help keep platforms accountable for complying with the Take It Down Act. Here’s how.
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Did an online platform fail to quickly take down your intimate images? Report it to the FTC

BCP Staff
If someone shares an intimate photo or video of you online without your permission, it can be stressful and upsetting. That’s why the law requires platforms to give you an easy way to submit a takedown request — and to take it down within 48 hours. But what if the platform doesn’t take it down? Report them to the FTC at TakeItDown.ftc.gov.

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