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P*rn blackmail email

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Germainefear · 18/08/2024 13:23

NCd for this as I am both ashamed and scared.

Last night I used porn (I didn’t come here to be judged. I hate myself for it, so go easy). This morning I have had an email from a stranger saying that they hacked my webcam and will reveal the footage unless I pay them. Now I know that these are fakes (there has been a thread about them on here I think) but this one has worried me because it’s come so soon afterwards. It also named the site I used, which although a common one is still a red flag for me. Those coincidences make me worried. Please reassure me because I am feeling very useasy.

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Motomum23 · 18/08/2024 13:28

So someone is saying they hacked your webcam and filmed you pleasuring yourself watching porn?? Bog standard porn?? Nothing illegal or particularly unusual in that. Most people will have watched porn at some point or it wouldn't be a billion dollar industry. Ignore it op. Who is going to care you watched porn anyway?? Its not like it was at work or watching illegal stuff.

Georgie743 · 18/08/2024 13:27

I get one of these most weeks. Delete it and forget about it.

ButtSurgery · 18/08/2024 13:26

Just report it as spam. It's pure coincidence and they rely on people like you falling for it.