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6 steps to take ASAP if you’re targeted by sextortion scams

Emily Lockwood · 2026-01-08 · Read original ↗

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"6 steps to take asap if you ’ re targeted by sextortion scams if someone is blackmailing you with private photos or threats, do not pay. we know it ' s scary, but you don ' t need to comply. learn how to handle sextortion threats, and discover how avast can help secure your priva…"

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<div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a class="hs-featured-image-link" href="https://blog.avast.com/6-steps-to-take-asap-if-youre-targeted-by-sextortion-scams" title=""> <img alt="6 steps to take ASAP if you’re targeted by sextortion scams" class="hs-featured-image" src="https://blog.avast.com/hubfs/steps-if-targeted-by-sextortion-hero.jpg" style="width: auto !important; float: left; margin: 0 15px 15px 0;" /> </a> </div> <p>If someone is blackmailing you with private photos or threats, do not pay. We know it's scary, but you don't need to comply. Learn how to handle sextortion threats, and discover how Avast can help secure your privacy.</p>