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[–] LemmyPlaceDN@europe.pub 43 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If you get blackmailed and the leverage is based on information, never comply because you can't trust the blackmailer to destroy the leverage or not leak it. Otherwise they can blackmail you over and over.

[–] lastlybutfirstly@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

If you get blackmailed with anything, go to the police. Blackmail is extremely illegal.

[–] Prathas@lemmy.zip 16 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If only the cops were trustworthy...

[–] humorlessrepost@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago

And only if the blackmailer is in a jurisdiction that gives a fuck.

[–] NotEasyBeingGreen@slrpnk.net 10 points 2 weeks ago

The police are not your friends. Think of them like HR for society. 😅