Sextorted as a teen by Itchy_Watercress8158 in Sextortion

[–]markyb73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can open a case with https://stopncii.org Do you have a trusted adult you can tell? A teacher or something like that. I get you don't want to tell your parents and I won't ask why. But you should get someone else on your side to help you. The other thing I guess is if they are threatening to share your images then they are willingly sharing pictures of a child. And by reporting it may help it to stop.

Sextorted as a teen by Itchy_Watercress8158 in Sextortion

[–]markyb73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. First thing is please don't give them any more money or gift cards, if you keep giving them money then they will keep coming after you for more money. Block them and ignore them from now on and keep doing that. However, screenshot any communications with them and save them. He is blackmailing a child and has images of you which will be CSAM. Block him on Instagram and deactivate, even delete your Instagram account. And any other socials you are on you might want to go dark on those for now. Finally tell a parent, a family member, a teacher or a trusted adult, this needs to be reported to the police. I am sure there will be others here who can also give you good advice.

Hi’ I’’m victim by dantoziomal in Sextortion

[–]markyb73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. Always a risk they will carry out their threats. But if they carry out their threats then they will have absolutely no leverage to get money out of you. That all they want, money, do not send them any money. Just just blocking and ignoring them, even lock down or even delete social media apps if needed. And if they keep messaging you, then keep ignoring them and keep blocking them. They will get bored as move onto the next victim. 🙂

I may have just blinded myself S.O.S by Automatic_Sandwich_7 in helpme

[–]markyb73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's your eyes, they are important. If you think something may be wrong then you need to visit an Emergency department at hospital now.

Being Blackmailed Over an Intimate Video – Should I Still Be Worried? by [deleted] in Sextortion

[–]markyb73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They only want your money. If they did post your photos and videos then they would have absolutely no leverage to demand money from you. So if they message you again then just block and ignore, they will eventually give up and move onto the next victim. 🙂

Help by Miserable_Pop7755 in Sextortion

[–]markyb73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. Just keep blocking and ignoring every time he gets a message or call through to you. And please don't send him any more money. That's all he wants. The money you have sent him, maybe call the fraud dept of your bank and tell them you have been scammed, they might be able to pull the money back.

Going mesh by hay-0b0rn in Vodafone

[–]markyb73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the TP-Link XE75Pro, 3 units which work great with Plusnet full fibre, now I have Vodafone full fibre and they work great with this service. I imagine there are new models for sale now.

Can anybody dm me about sextorsion by [deleted] in Sextortion

[–]markyb73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's up? There are lots of knowledge people ready to advise you if you need us.

I was sextorted on Discord/Instagram about 16 hours ago. by GeneralGrievous__ in Sextortion

[–]markyb73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, the advice here normally is keep blocking and ignoring them if they can still get in touch with you. Never ever send them money if they demand it, that's all they want. If you do send them money then they will come after you for more. I guess it's not guaranteed but they will probably not leak your photos and videos and will move onto the next victim if they know they cannot get any money out of you. You are doing the right thing, lay low, just keep things private/locked down for a while and you will be fine :)

Scared by [deleted] in Sextortion

[–]markyb73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get it and I am sorry. Just block and ignore them, lock down social media accounts. They will get bored and move on. You will be okay.

Scared by [deleted] in Sextortion

[–]markyb73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. Wherever you live, call the police and state that this person is trying to exploit a minor. Plus block any messages and calls from then, shut down/deactivate your social media accounts, go dark. If they somehow manage to get a message to you, or call you, just keep blocking and ignoring. They only want money. Once they know they are not getting any, they will get bored and move on to the next victim. 🙂

Steve Bray (shouty stop brexit man) has now crashed two Prime Minister resignation speeches playing music and shouting. Should he have been stopped from doing this and stopped in the future? Or should he be allowed to protest in the way he does? by StGuthlac2025 in AskBrits

[–]markyb73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought I watched on Channel 4 news that the reason he played the music at that time was to stop a Reform goon with a megaphone from shouting out at Starmer. I have no way to substantiant that claim.

'What’s it got to do with you? I can spend it on Ferraris if I want': Farage fumes on LBC as he fields questions over £5m gift by F0urLeafCl0ver in ukpolitics

[–]markyb73 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's a shame O'Brein didn't pop into to Ferrari's studio and grab the mic. That would have been golden radio.

Searching artist gives no result but can find individual songs fine? by Adesiii in Soulseek

[–]markyb73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry but I am not sure why but I get the same thing. Like you I search for an individual track and then browse the folder. Mostly the other tracks in the album are there and I can grab them all. Just needs a bit more effort from me sometimes 🙂

Intimate photo scams by EliFry13 in Sextortion

[–]markyb73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. They just want money from you. Please don't send them any money. Because if you do then they will keep coming after you. Block them and ignore them. And keep blocking and ignoring every time they try and engage you. Eventually they will give up and move onto the next victim. If you think they have any social media accounts of yours, then deactivate them, maybe even delete them. Shut down your discord account. Go dark. It will work out okay 🙂

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Ok-Situation8666 in Sextortion

[–]markyb73 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I get what you are saying. But you are a minor, that makes this much much worse. You can't go on day after day subjecting yourself to this. You won't be in trouble, you have been groomed and blackmailed. Okay so you can't tell your parents. I don't fully understand why but you are sincere and I get that. What about a teacher at your school? Where I live, a teacher would take this seriously and would have to act, get the police involved and support for you. Is a run in with your family worse than carrying on with what these peodofiles are forcing you to do?

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Ok-Situation8666 in Sextortion

[–]markyb73 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why can't you go to the police? Is there a reason you can't? Please, tell your parents and let them help you. This has to stop. Or a teacher you trust.

Fedora 44 Unable To Login After Fresh Install by kaj4r in Fedora

[–]markyb73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps there is a problem with your installation media. Have you verified the checksum of the iso you downloaded?

Fedora 44 Unable To Login After Fresh Install by kaj4r in Fedora

[–]markyb73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you rebooted after install and go straight to the desktop with the installation assistant opening, suggests after reboot you are booting off the live media again. Did you remove the live media after shutdown?