Someone is Blackmailing my friend (F), please help!

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        February 13, 2025 at 10:08 am
        A guy is harrassing my friend

        So my friend (F19) was in a relationship with this guy for quite a few years.

        He broke up with her claiming she has a lot of male friends in her college.

        Later, he messages her asking for money saying “I spent 10k on you and I need it back”

        She said “Why are you doing this?”

        And then he showed her photos of both of them making out and said that he will send it to her father.

        Now, if her father finds out then it’ll be a big problem for her career and he will make her drop out of college.

        She was really scared and gave him the money.

        Now, that guys is messaging her again that he wants her to come at his place to do god knows what on Valentine’s Day. Or she could pay another 4k Rs by the evening or else he’ll send those photos to her father.

        She said she has her exams on 14 and she can’t come. Plus she doesn’t have anymore money.

        The guy has gone crazy and he’s not listening to her.

        I told her to tell him that she’ll meet with him at her hometown on the day after Valentine’s Day (15th) so that me and my boys could get him and she don’t have to worry about her exam.

        But he’s not in the mood of negotiations.

        I told her to grab all the screenshots of blackmailing as a proof. It’s the least we can do right now.

        We need real help so I’m open for any advice right now.

        **NOTE: BAJRANG DAL IS NOT AN OPTION**

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          February 13, 2025 at 10:19 am
          Only option is Tell him come at any place to take money then grab him and do some Dishoom Dishoom and then take his mobile and delete the photos

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              February 13, 2025 at 10:21 am
              Leaving violence aside- it’s a Good idea unless he has cloud backup

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                February 13, 2025 at 10:25 am
                Yeah, I tried that but he’s not agreeing with him coming to a place. He wants her at his place.

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                    February 13, 2025 at 10:35 am
                    Does he live in pg or rent? If he does then it’s better to go to his place & destroy both his phone & laptop

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                        February 13, 2025 at 10:40 am
                        Idk but he’s on Rent and no point in destroying mobile and laptops. He has a backup in drive.

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                            February 13, 2025 at 10:44 am
                            The last option is take the matter to any woman organisation and tell them the situation and request them to take the matter as silently as possible, they will co-operate

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                      February 13, 2025 at 10:26 am
                      Not a lawyer

                      That’s blackmailing

                      Approach the women police station asap and file the complaint.

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                          February 13, 2025 at 11:29 am
                          100% this. File a complaint with women organization and call this guy to hand over “money” The women’s cell will ensure that this guy will be pucked up and soehd a few night behind bars with complementary dandas.

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                          February 13, 2025 at 10:28 am
                          the blackmailing won’t stop. tell your friend to say no. to tell him that if he messages her again, she’ll go to the police and file a complaint against him. he’ll continue to take money from her. tell her to tell the guy that she has confessed it to her father, and her father said if he does anything, they are filing a complaint. call in his bullshit. also, name and shame this guy publicly.

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                            February 13, 2025 at 10:29 am
                            Tell him , he can send the photo to any one buy she will complain to police about this.

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                              February 13, 2025 at 10:31 am
                              The problem is fear. Let go of the fear. Explain the situation to your family yourself. Collect all the proof and report the boy. Also contact some women help groups.

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                                  February 13, 2025 at 10:37 am
                                  Any women organisation in Mumbai I can contact?

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                                      February 13, 2025 at 11:33 am
                                      Sorry I’m not from Mumbai.

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                                        February 14, 2025 at 3:59 pm
                                        Local NCW mumbai mein h, just go and check with them.

                                        Check ncw.nic.in

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                                      February 13, 2025 at 10:34 am
                                      NAL. One can call his bluff. Tell him this is blackmailing. And The photo was clicked without permission.
                                      This might deter him but to be safe file a police complaint.

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                                        February 13, 2025 at 10:40 am
                                        Complain to women helpline, they will FIR on blackmail, the dude is done.

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                                          February 13, 2025 at 10:47 am
                                          this is revenge porn and illegal… just go to the police or take police with you to his place… he needs to be stopped otherwise he wont by himself

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                                            February 13, 2025 at 10:47 am
                                            Lawyer here.

                                            You can move here in two ways:

                                            Legally

                                            File an FIR against the perpetrator u/s 66 E of IT Act. You can also use 79 of BNS. Considering the fact that he has tortured you a lot, you can file multiple other complaints. Add extortion too

                                            Document every chats where he has asked you for money and threatened you to leak your private moments.

                                            Secondly, send a legal notice to his address. Any lawyer friend of yours can do this. If you don’t have, download a draft edit and send.

                                            He’ll screwed. Trust me, your can use laws in such a way that he’ll beg for death.

                                            The other way:

                                            1. Talk to your parents. They’re not your enemy. You’re just 19. You don’t have the experience nor the money to resolve the issue. Hence, it’s better you tell them the whole thing. Ik they’ll be angry but after you take them in your confidence, things will be thoda better.

                                            2. Ask your parents to directly talk to his parents and legit threaten him and threaten him real bad.

                                            3. If you have any connection to police any chance, a call from them will work.

                                            My personal advice: Go with the legal way. Protect yourself. The other way may not work or even if it’s works what is guarantee that he’ll not extort you in near future.

                                            And yes please, recover your money. Screw him well. If you need any help, let me know.

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                                              February 13, 2025 at 10:50 am
                                              Inform to police, take their help, ask her to go to his place followed by police and you, rest, police will take care of.

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                                                February 13, 2025 at 10:51 am
                                                In mumbai where ?

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                                                    February 13, 2025 at 10:54 am
                                                    Guy is from Navi Mumbai and girl is from Mira Bhayandar

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                                                    February 13, 2025 at 11:22 am
                                                    It’s crazy that ppl are suggesting violence as a solution. That’s what’s wrong with this country. Go to the cops with all the proof. Once phone call and he’ll stop messing with her.

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                                                      February 13, 2025 at 11:31 am
                                                      This is a very serious situation, and your friend is right to be scared. Here’s what she needs to do:–

                                                      Document Everything: She’s already doing this, but it’s crucial. Every message, every threat, every piece of communication is evidence. Save it all.

                                                      Go to the Police: Blackmail is a crime in India. Under Section 384 of the Indian Penal Code, it’s punishable with imprisonment and a fine. It’s scary, but this is the most effective way to stop him. The screenshots are important evidence. If she’s hesitant to go alone, you or another trusted friend can go with her for support.

                                                      Don’t Engage Further: Stop all communication with him immediately after reporting to the police. Any further contact could complicate things or put her at greater risk.

                                                      Tell Someone She Trusts (Besides You): A family member (if safe), a college counselor, or a professor. Having another person who knows what’s happening and can offer support is important.

                                                      Focus on Safety: Her safety is paramount. She should avoid being alone, especially in places where she might encounter this guy.

                                                      Cyber Crime Cell: India has cyber crime cells that specialize in dealing with online harassment and blackmail. Reporting the issue to them can provide additional support and resources.

                                                      Important Points Regarding your Plan:

                                                      Avoid Vigilantism: As tempting as it is to confront him, involving “your boys” could backfire and create more legal trouble for everyone involved, including your friend. It’s important to let the police handle it.

                                                      The Valentine’s Day Meeting: Absolutely do not let her go to any meeting with him. This is extremely dangerous.

                                                      Reassure Her:

                                                      “You are not alone in this. What he’s doing is wrong and illegal. You are doing the right thing by taking action. It’s going to be okay. Focus on gathering the evidence, reporting to the police, and staying safe. You are strong, and you will get through this.

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                                                        February 13, 2025 at 11:53 am
                                                        Tell her to to tell that guy that if he leaked her photos she will file and fir with the women cell. Or simply approach the women cell and tell them to speak to this guy as if she files a formal complaint her father would eventually know about this.

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                                                          February 13, 2025 at 11:53 am
                                                          If your friend is presently 19 and the relationship has been going on for a few years some of that pics are of a minor (underage). POSCO would kick in. She should approach a pink police station ASAP. They can easily handle this without parents knowing.

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                                                            February 13, 2025 at 12:02 pm
                                                            Use the tons of guys friends and beat him up. Police stations is a solution but the probability of parents finding that out is way higher.

                                                            Gym bros should you out.

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                                                                February 13, 2025 at 12:50 pm
                                                                Stop with such nonsense suggestions please. Yeh heropanti apne paas rakho.

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                                                                February 13, 2025 at 12:11 pm
                                                                Bhai agar wo bhej de father ko to bol Dena AI se banayi hai usne

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                                                                  February 13, 2025 at 12:57 pm
                                                                  If i were this girls parent, she will have my 100% support if she comes to me.

                                                                  See how the parents mindset is. If they know the issue, everything goes away. He has nothing to blackmail for.

                                                                  However this boy must face consequences. He will repeat this or even go further in future if not tamed.

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                                                                    February 13, 2025 at 1:05 pm
                                                                    Tell her to complain to women cell with her identity confidential….

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                                                                      February 13, 2025 at 1:20 pm
                                                                      Please do not give in to blackmail or this MF will keep on doing this. This is straightforward blackmailing and illegal.

                                                                      Talk to parents, explain the situation and explore legal options. Inform this idiot that if he does anything you are going to police.

                                                                      Please do not give into fear. He is a bully and bullies seek validation from victims. Best way is to not play at all.

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                                                                        February 13, 2025 at 2:06 pm
                                                                        Just don’t let her go to his pg alone, have a backup of 4 to 6 guys smack him threaten him then check his mobile and laptop for back up
                                                                        If u access his account from his mobile or laptop u might get access to his google drive and other back up and check for any pendrive or hard disk. Then call his parents and tell them what happened and say we will go to police If he does anything.

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                                                                          February 13, 2025 at 3:14 pm
                                                                          Ask her to message him that all the screenshots and transfer records will be handed over to police if he messages her again.

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                                                                            February 13, 2025 at 3:40 pm
                                                                            Even if she files an FIR her parents will likely come to know about it and will be unhappy that she did not confide in them. There is no need for her to fight this alone and she cannot avoid doing anything since things will only get worse. Only option is to tell parents – if parents are very strict then backup option is to tell them he has probably generated AI images/manipulated images. Things will get sorted out once parents are involved and also nullifies his leverage/threats. Other than parents – perhaps an elder brother or relative who can deal with it.

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                                                                              February 13, 2025 at 4:13 pm
                                                                              Bro u can just go the place with some friends, where he is calling your friend and beat the hell out of him and then take him to police station , go through his mobile , if he is doing this stuff , he might doing this with other people too.

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                                                                                February 13, 2025 at 10:01 pm
                                                                                Move on and take it as a lesson. Let sleeping dogs lie. Money is the last thing to be worries about.
                                                                                The less this drag’s out the better for everyone who involved now or who may get involved later.

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                                                                                  February 14, 2025 at 10:47 am
                                                                                  Approach police. Tell them how you don’t want any family involved. They do help, years ago a guy was harrasing my girlfriend (she wasn’t my girlfriend at that time), she approached police and without any investigation, just on the basis of her statement, they caught the guy, threatened him and thrashed him.

                                                                                  Don’t worry, laws that are usually favourable to women can really be used in your favor this time.

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                                                                                    February 14, 2025 at 4:30 pm
                                                                                    Long story short ….. Filing case // going to women cell all the illegal ideas 💡 where effective when money was not involved// Now if you have proof of transfer of money you only then you get it back ₹₹₹ don’t have to blame him just walk to the police— Everyone is money minded// give a second thought—- there are many goons… ask them to beat him up bad u get half of your money back and pay half to the goons END of the story Move on with your life

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                                                                                      February 15, 2025 at 8:23 am
                                                                                      NAL. I just don’t get how people have such happening lives.

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                                                                                        February 15, 2025 at 10:58 pm
                                                                                        Everyone keeps saying “talk to your parents”. Smh. If she could she would have by now isn’t it.

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                                                                                          February 18, 2025 at 1:05 am
                                                                                          I have read thousands of post in reddit where girls are getting blackmailed with private pictures. As a girl, I want to tell my fellow girls DON’T TAKE SUCH PHOTOS FOR GOD’S SAKE🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️It’s not worth anything.

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