Sextortion refers to a specific type of cyber-enabled crime in which victims are lured into performing sexual acts in front of their webcam. These images and videos are then used in an attempt to blackmail the person. Generally the criminals are asking for money and if demands are not met the criminals threaten to upload and share the images and recordings with friends, family and employers.
If this happens to you:
OBTAIN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND PASS ON TO THE POLICE
1. The Skype name, and more importantly;
2. The Skype I.D.; Be aware that the scammer's Skype name is different to their Skype ID, and it's the ID details we need. To get that, right click on their profile, select "View Profile" and then look for the name shown in blue rather than the one above it in black. It will be next to the word "Skype:" and will have no spaces in it.
3. The Facebook URL;
4. The Western Union or MoneyGram Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN);
5. Any photos that were sent
How to remove images:
You can ask Google to remove a nude or sexually explicit image or video of you that’s been shared without your consent. To do this:
1. Click on Settings in bottom right-hand corner
2. Select Search Help
3. Expand Troubleshoot & Request Removals from menu
4. Finally click on Remove information from Google and follow the step by step instructions
How to flag a video on Youtube:
1. Below the YouTube video player click the More button
2. Highlight and click the Report button in the drop-down menu
3. Click the reason for flagging that best fits the violation within the video
4. Provide any additional details that may help the review team make their final decision
To report a photo or video on Facebook:
1. Click on the photo or video to expand it
2. Click on the ellipsis (•••) or the drop down in the top right
3. Click ‘I don’t like this photo’ or ‘report this post’
4. Choose relevant option for example ‘I think it shouldn’t be on Facebook’
On Twitter
You do not need an account to remove information about yourself.
Fill out a form at the following address: https://support. twitter.com/for ms/private _information
If this happens to you:
OBTAIN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND PASS ON TO THE POLICE
1. The Skype name, and more importantly;
2. The Skype I.D.; Be aware that the scammer's Skype name is different to their Skype ID, and it's the ID details we need. To get that, right click on their profile, select "View Profile" and then look for the name shown in blue rather than the one above it in black. It will be next to the word "Skype:" and will have no spaces in it.
3. The Facebook URL;
4. The Western Union or MoneyGram Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN);
5. Any photos that were sent
How to remove images:
You can ask Google to remove a nude or sexually explicit image or video of you that’s been shared without your consent. To do this:
1. Click on Settings in bottom right-hand corner
2. Select Search Help
3. Expand Troubleshoot & Request Removals from menu
4. Finally click on Remove information from Google and follow the step by step instructions
How to flag a video on Youtube:
1. Below the YouTube video player click the More button
2. Highlight and click the Report button in the drop-down menu
3. Click the reason for flagging that best fits the violation within the video
4. Provide any additional details that may help the review team make their final decision
To report a photo or video on Facebook:
1. Click on the photo or video to expand it
2. Click on the ellipsis (•••) or the drop down in the top right
3. Click ‘I don’t like this photo’ or ‘report this post’
4. Choose relevant option for example ‘I think it shouldn’t be on Facebook’
On Twitter
You do not need an account to remove information about yourself.
Fill out a form at the following address: https://support. twitter.com/for ms/private _information