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Guides · 5 min read · Published 29 October 2026

What to do if someone threatens to share your images

Step-by-step help if someone online demands money or threatens to share intimate images or recordings of you (sextortion).

If someone is threatening to share intimate images or a recording of you unless you pay them or do what they say, this is a crime often called sextortion. It can feel overwhelming, but you can take control of the situation. You are not to blame, and help is available.

Do this first

  1. Do not pay. Paying almost never ends the threats; it usually leads to more demands.
  2. Stop all contact. Do not reply, argue or negotiate. Do not send anything else.
  3. Keep evidence. Take screenshots of the messages, the profile, usernames and any payment details they asked for. Do not delete the conversation yet.
  4. Report and block. In MeAndYou, report the person (choose Nudity or sexual content or Something else and add details), then block them. If it happened on another app, report them there too.
  5. Tell someone you trust. A friend or family member can help you think clearly. You do not have to deal with this alone.

Report it to the authorities

In India you can report online sexual crimes and extortion at cybercrime.gov.in or by calling the national cybercrime helpline 1930. If you are in immediate danger, call 112. Outside India, contact your local police or cybercrime unit.

Get the images removed

If images have been shared, report them to the platform where they appear; most major platforms remove intimate images shared without consent. If the person shown is under 18, report it to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) through Take It Down, which helps remove such images from participating platforms. MeAndYou has zero tolerance for this content; see our Child Safety Standards.

Look after yourself

Being threatened like this is frightening, and it is normal to feel embarrassed or anxious. Remember that the person doing this is the one committing a crime. If you are struggling, talk to someone you trust or a mental health helpline. In India, the government's Tele-MANAS service is available on 14416.

If you are a parent or carer

Young people are often too ashamed to ask for help, and scammers rely on that. If your child tells you this has happened, stay calm and thank them for telling you. Make it clear they are not in trouble. Then follow the same steps: no payment, no further contact, keep the evidence, report it on the platform and to the cybercrime helpline, and use Take It Down to help get any images removed. MeAndYou is for adults only. If you believe someone under 18 is using it, report their profile with the reason May be under 18.

Preventing it in future

  • Never undress or do anything intimate on a call with someone you do not know well; any call can be recorded by another device.
  • Be cautious when a new contact quickly turns a conversation sexual or pushes you to move to another app.
  • Read how to spot and avoid online scams for other warning signs.

If anything like this happens to you through MeAndYou, please tell us at support@meandyouapp.com. We act on these reports quickly and cooperate with law enforcement.