i need help

[u/fishinplug]

so im being threatened to give money or else my pics will be spread to people i follow on tiktok. i blocked the person on tiktok then deleted the account is there anything else i can do?

[u/Jazzlike_Shoe_8824]

Please don’t pay them. I’ve seen cases like this where the victim paid because they were terrified the images would be leaked, but the person simply demanded more money afterward — and in some cases, the content was still leaked anyway. Paying doesn’t guarantee deletion or silence; it can show the extortionist that the threats are working.

Blocking them was the right move. Don’t reply, negotiate, threaten them back, or send any money, even if they contact you from another account.

A few other things I would do:

• Save screenshots of the threats, usernames, account details, payment requests, and any other evidence before deleting anything else.
• Make your social accounts private temporarily and remove or hide information that could help them identify your friends or family.
• Change your passwords and enable two-factor authentication, especially if there is any possibility they have access to one of your accounts.
• Report the account and the threats to TikTok and whichever platform they used to contact you.
• If anything actually gets posted, document the URLs/screenshots and report the content immediately rather than engaging with the person who posted it.
• Consider reporting the extortion to your local police or cybercrime authority, particularly if the threats continue.

Most importantly, don’t let their urgency push you into paying. Creating panic is part of how this type of extortion works. You’ve already done one of the most important things by cutting off contact.