Recently, we had a new client write in to ask: Do sextortionists give up after a while if I just keep ignoring em?

‘Dear DFC , I had a question: I’ve been getting harassed by someone who’s trying to sextort me with pics they got from on Snapchat. I’ve been ignoring them but they’ve been blowing my snap up. I haven’t blocked them yet but Im tempted to. Do sextortionists give up after a while if I just keep ignoring em? Thx – W.G.’

Sextortion is a form of extortion where someone threatens to share intimate images without your consent unless you give them something in return. This has become an ever-growing problem on social media, especially Instagram. If this sounds like something you are going through read on to find out how to handle Instagram sextortion and more.

Instagram sextortion is happening on a daily! Those that are unaware or unfamiliar with this type of crime will not see how much of a danger it’s becoming. Most users notice fake social media accounts and think nothing of them. However, just because you don’t interact with these accounts [...]

Sextortion email scams have become more prevalent in recent years. This type of extortion leverages the fear and embarrassment of the recipient, making it a lucrative enterprise for online criminals. It is crucial to be able to identify fake emails so that you can avoid paying exorbitant fees or accidentally giving away sensitive information. In this post, we will show you how to tell if a sextortion email is real and what to do if you receive one.

If you have ever received a sextortion email, you know how chilling and unsettling it can be. The message typically contains a threat to release compromising images [...]

There is something special about Twitter. The microblogging and social networking service, that makes it different when compared to other social media platforms. The platform has grown a universal understanding that if you want to know more about anything regarding entertainment, politics, or sports you should head to Twitter under their ‘trending’ page to get all of the juicy scoops and gossip.  The platform has also drawn in more of a malicious form of gossip known as sextortion. In this article – How to Deal with Sextortion on Twitter. We’ll give you some useful advices