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[–] LemmyPlaceDN@europe.pub 34 points 18 hours 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 10 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

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

[–] NotEasyBeingGreen@slrpnk.net 5 points 6 hours ago

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

[–] Prathas@lemmy.zip 12 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

If only the cops were trustworthy...

[–] humorlessrepost@lemmy.world 9 points 11 hours ago

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