What to do if blackmailed with private photo online?
There is a guy who has my photo from the Grindr app. He is threatening me to pay ₹2000, or he will share my photo and tell everyone that I am gay, including people in my area. What should I do?
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Advocate By LEAD INDIA
Answered: 30 May 2025
This is a clear case of blackmail and cybercrime. Don’t pay the money. Save all chats, screenshots, and report the person to the Cyber Cell of your city. File a police complaint under IT Act sections. Your identity will be protected, and the law can take strict action against the blackmailer. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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