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Sextortion in India: The First-Hour Playbook

If you got a sextortion threat in the last hour, do not pay and do not respond. The exact steps, helplines, and law to use to protect yourself in India.

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The first four steps, in order

  1. 1

    Do not pay, do not reply

    Paying confirms you are vulnerable and raises the demand.

  2. 2

    Screenshot everything first

    Messages, profile, caller ID, number. Before you block.

  3. 3

    Then block and report the account

    Platform report, after the evidence is captured.

  4. 4

    Call 1930

    The shame is on the scammer. Nobody will judge you.

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