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.

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.

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

An Overview of Blackmail Law in the UK

Is blackmail illegal in the UK? Yes. Blackmail is illegal in the UK. The internet and social media have created new avenues for malicious individuals to blackmail and harass others. Creating blogs, websites, and using social media platforms to blackmail someone involves exploiting these channels to threaten or coerce the target into complying with the blackmailer's demands.

How one woman overcame blackmail to reclaim her life

In this case study, we discuss the situation of Joanna, a married solicitor with two teenage children who found herself being blackmailed for sex by an ex-lover named Ian. Joanna approached our law firm seeking help, and within just three days, we were able to successfully resolve the matter and free her from her blackmailer.

Harassment by blackmail case study

What to do if you are a famous footballer and are being blackmailed

Same-day emergency blackmail injunctions

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of sex-related blackmail, mostly, but not only, of men who try to meet a companion online. This disturbing practice involves the use of sexually explicit material or of information of private nature, often obtained through consensual relationships, to extort money or other favours from the victim.

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Blackmail of a

Can you remove porn videos featuring yourself from the internet

Blackmail injunction case

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.

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

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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.

An injunction for breach of privacy of a transgender sex worker

Online harassment by employee

Catfishing and the law

What is the impact of Brexit on the right to be forgotten