If you’re already trapped and don’t know what to do!

DO NOT delete any messages

you might think that deleting the messages might make everything go away, but it does not. Rather, take screenshots of all the messages. It could be used as evidence in a legal case. Remember you don’t yet know how serious and how far the scammer will go

Get LEGAL ADVICE

do some research about your options, especially if you already paid money to the blackmailer

REPORT & OPEN a criminal case of extortion and blackmail with your local police

STOP all communication with the person making threads

REPORT & BLOCK the person on all relevant media platforms

TALK to a trusted person

and or get professional help. In addition to legal assistance, get some trauma counselling. This can be traumatic and you will need all the support as possible