What to do If you’re being blackmailed: A lawyer’s guide to help you through the situation

Blackmail can be an incredibly distressing experience, especially when it involves sensitive or personal information being used against you. Whether it's an online threat, extortion over private videos, or demands for money, it’s important to know how to navigate these situations with caution. This guide is based on 25 years of legal experience, successfully assisting victims of internet and social media blackmail. Here’s a guide to help you understand your options based on real-life scenarios people have faced.

Cohen Davis win the longest case of online harassment in the UK since the invention of the internet

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Cohen Davis win an injunction in a blackmail case

In this blackmail injunction case, our client, who was subjected to blackmail was a US citizen who worked in the financial services industry and the entertainment business. He occasionally visited the UK for the purpose of his business. He was married and a father to a child.

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Blackmail Helpline UK

Online dating has revolutionised the way people find love, companionship and more. But as with any online platform, it's not without its risks. One of the most significant threats associated with online dating is "dating blackmail", a form of emotional and financial exploitation. Often this is referred to as "sextortion". This article aims to shed light on how dating blackmail works, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you find yourself a victim of such a scam. If you are a victim of blackmail, call our UK helpline 0207 1834123.

Staying safe in the world of online dating: how to avoid becoming a blackmail victim

Dating blackmail has been generating a source of income for an increasing number of scammers for many years. We have first started to see a sharp increase in dating blackmail cases during COVID where many sex workers found themselves strapped for cash. Since then, the number of reported dating blackmail cases has remained stable.

How to obtain disclosure from a website operator if you live outside the United States

Numerous strategies exist for obtaining disclosure from a website, online platform, or company based in the United States. It is difficult to find an attorney who is highly experienced in securing disclosure orders from the US at speed and in a cost-effective way.

Google denies your Right to be forgotten request but admits it may be wrong

Your right to be forgotten application might be refused because Google sometimes passes judgment over the moral or social choices and past errors you might have made.

Emergency injunctions

An emergency injunction is a legal order that can be issued by a court in order to protect someone from imminent harm. This type of injunction is typically used in cases of blackmail, harassment and breach of privacy where there is a clear and present danger to the victim.

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How to remove from social media videos posted without consent

In the past couple of years, a deeply concerning practice has emerged with increasing frequency: the act of filming individuals without their consent and subsequently posting these videos to social media. This phenomenon, especially prevalent in cases involving the non-consensual filming of women in public areas, has sparked a significant debate about privacy, consent, and digital ethics.

Specialist UK blackmail lawyer

If you live overseas and are facing blackmail by someone who lives in the UK, you should consider consulting with a specialist UK blackmail lawyer

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Someone uploaded a video of me on YouTube

It could be unlawful to film someone and upload the video to YouTube if the uploading of the video may interfere with your right to private life or with your right to have your data processed fairly.

Someone filmed me and published the video without my consent on social media

Recent incidents, particularly in Manchester, have highlighted a disturbing trend of individuals, especially women, being filmed without their consent during nights out. These videos, often shared on platforms like TikTok, not only invade the privacy of those filmed but also raise significant legal questions regarding the balance between the right to film in public spaces and the protection of individual privacy.

Revenge porn legal advice

Harassment by blackmail case study

Removal of a defamatory video from the internet

The defamatory hub of Tattle.Life

As the number of victims on this platform is at all time high, Cohen Davis, together with other organisations are committed to bringing justice to those influencers and celebrity affected

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Can you remove porn videos featuring yourself from the internet

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A successful case of ICO right to be forgotten appeal

What to do if you need to uncover the identity of your internet troll

How to stop a UK harasser from harassing someone in another country

How to remove a publication of professional disciplinary hearing from Google

Legal advice about social media from an expert social media lawyer

Catfishing and the law

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The first defamation injunction case in the UK against Google search results and blogs

What to do if someone is slandering your business on the internet

If you have recently suffered defamation by competitors or if someone is slandering your business, you might be able to do something about it but you will need to act fast.

How victims of crime can remove news articles from the internet

Someone is going to post intimate videos of me online, what can I do

The digital age has brought unprecedented conveniences but also new threats. One such menace is the illicit distribution of intimate images or 'revenge porn'. When faced with such a threat, you may feel an array of emotions from embarrassment to fear. Let's break down how to navigate this situation step by step.

Breach of privacy legal advice

Falling victim to a breach of privacy isn't something that only happens to celebrities and people in the public eye. Breach of privacy under privacy law, happens to normal people, who use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Types of breach of privacy claims

The legal basis for a breach of privacy claim

Can a breach of privacy occur where the information published is false

Why instruct Cohen Davis to handle your breach of privacy matter

Types of breach of privacy claims

Breach of privacy under privacy law might occur following

Can you get an injunction for breach of privacy

Yes. You can get an injunction for breach of privacy fairly quickly and even without a trial.

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