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Is it necessary to pay extortionists?
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by womocratouzo
on 2025-03-30 05:48:30
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| I have a question that I think is important and I would like to discuss it. Is it worth paying extortionists if they threaten to publish dirt? |
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Re: Is it necessary to pay extortionists?
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by lossauzasalle
on 2025-03-30 06:14:36
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| Many scammers are just bluffing and don\'t have real materials. If you encounter something like this, the first thing to do is not to panic. Next, record all evidence: save correspondence, take screenshots, and do not delete emails or messages. Then you can contact the police or cyber law enforcement units. In some countries special services are dealing with such cases. It is also worth studying the material at https://azbigmedia.com/business/technology/victim-of-online-blackmail-here-is-what-you-need-to-do/, which details what to do in such situations. In addition, if dirt does exist, it is important to assess the possible consequences of publishing it. |
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Re: Is it necessary to pay extortionists?
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by womocratouzo
on 2025-03-30 06:40:52
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| It all depends on the situation. Sometimes threats can be empty, and sometimes a person really gets into a difficult situation. Of course, paying is not the best option, but perhaps in rare cases it can help to buy time to deal with the problem. In any case, without panic and with a cold calculation one should look for a way out. |