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[–] LemmyPlaceDN@europe.pub 40 points 3 months 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 3 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] Prathas@lemmy.zip 15 points 3 months ago (1 children)

If only the cops were trustworthy...

[–] humorlessrepost@lemmy.world 10 points 3 months ago

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

[–] NotEasyBeingGreen@slrpnk.net 9 points 3 months ago

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