What to do if you have fallen victim to sextortion
If you have been a victim of sextortion, then you are certainly not alone. It is important not to panic and remember the following:
- Don't respond to demands and don't pay up.
- End all communication with the blackmailers, do not continue to message them.
- Block the offender on ALL platforms and change your password on all accounts.
- If you can, confide in a trusted friend or family member and please contact police immediately on 101.
If you have been the victim of sextortion there is help available. You can speak the following organisations:
| Organisation | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Lifeline | 0800 808 8000 |
| Samaritans | 116 123 or 0330 094 5717 |
| Victim Support NI | 028 9024 3133 |
| Out of hours GP | |
| Belfast HSC Trust | 028 9074 4447 / 028 9079 6220 |
| South Eastern HSC Trust | 028 9182 2344 / 028 9260 2204 |
| Southern HSC Trust | 028 3839 9201 |
| Western HSC Trust | 028 7186 5195 |
| Northern HSC Trust | 028 2566 3500 |
| NSPCC helpline | 0808 800 5000 or [email protected] |
| CEOP | www.ceop.police.uk |
| The Cyber Helpline | www.thecyberhelpline.com |
| Prevention of Young Suicide | www.papyrus-uk.org |
| Get safe online | www.getsafeonline.org |
| Revenge Porn helpline | www.revengepornhelpline.org.uk |
| Advice for young people | www.thinkuknow.co.uk |
| Advice for young people | Online Safety Hub (13 and over) |
| Advice for adults | Online Safety Hub |
