Don't fall for it - Say No! (Europol)  

Don't fall for it - Say No! (Anna's Story) 

Don't fall for it - Say No! (George's story)  

Protect your privacy well!

Think twice before posting or submitting photos.

Instead, don't post or send your intimate photos or videos to anyone!

Once published on the internet, it is almost impossible to delete them.

Sexual harassment and extortion online is a crime!

The police and the national SI-CERT center advise

• Users of the web, social networks, chat rooms, forums must be aware of the rules that will protect their privacy.
• It is recommended that you get acquainted with the privacy settings provided by social network operators, and also set them so that their privacy is protected and posts are visible only to their friends and not to the general public. Many providers change their privacy settings several times, so it's recommended to check these settings regularly.
• Users should be aware of the possibilities of reporting harassment to the operator of social networks or microblogging platforms, as well as the possibility and method of blocking unwanted contacts.
• Larger set of t. i. friends, contacts than the user has, the greater the reason for protecting privacy. Especially in cases where there are people among them that the user does not know personally. Therefore, users should be careful when adding new friends on the social network and should not trust a stranger just based on a photo. Anyone can hide behind a beautiful "profile".
• Users should not provide any personal information about themselves or others, nor should they post their own or other photos. The photos can round up too quickly even among those who are not meant for, and there is a high risk of being blackmailed with them, especially if they are intimate.
• Do not consent to undressing while talking to strangers via Skype or other networks.
• The webcam should be turned off when not in use.
• It is recommended to stop communication that starts in the manner described above or similar, and to block all contacts (even when threats have already occurred). This is the only way you can break the vicious circle of extortion. You should not let blackmailers know that you are in distress, because they will only use this to their advantage. By no means do not send them money. Don’t be fooled by promises they will delete the disputed recordings after payment. On the contrary, they will demand ever-increasing amounts from you, under various excuses.
• In the event that the disputed content is published on the internet, please contact SI-CERT (at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for assistance in removing this content.
• If your loved one is the victim of the described act, do not condemn him, but listen to him and help him. Sometimes such actions not only have material consequences, but can also lead to other, even tragic consequences due to the victim's exposure.
• If you are a victim of extortion, do not keep it to yourself, but immediately seek the help of parents, guardians, relatives, friends, educators.
• We suggest that you report it to the police (at the nearest police station), and contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to help remove publicly published intimate recordings.
• We advise parents and guardians to handle devices that enable their children to visit the World Wide Web responsibly. They should teach children about the safe use of the internet and explore, learn and gain experience together.
• Act responsibly and safely when using the World Wide Web!