Taking Control: a practical guide for Responding to Blackmail

Welcome to our law firm's comprehensive resource hub, where we provide extensive information and guidance to individuals facing the distressing challenges of online blackmail and extortion. In today's digital age, these cybercrimes have become increasingly prevalent and can have severe emotional, reputational, and financial consequences for nearly every victim of

Same-day emergency blackmail injunctions

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of sex-related blackmail, mostly, but not only, of men who try to meet a companion online. This disturbing practice involves the use of sexually explicit material or of information of private nature, often obtained through consensual relationships, to extort money or other favours from the victim.

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Blackmail of a

Blackmail Helpline UK

Online dating has revolutionised the way people find love, companionship and more. But as with any online platform, it's not without its risks. One of the most significant threats associated with online dating is "dating blackmail", a form of emotional and financial exploitation. Often this is referred to as "sextortion". This article aims to shed light on how dating blackmail works, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you find

The reality of sexual extortion: how to handle the threats and where to find help

Blackmail is a heinous criminal act that can leave the victim feeling powerless and vulnerable. The experience can be traumatic, especially if the blackmail involves sexual favours or explicit content. In such cases, it is essential to take immediate action and seek help from trusted sources. If you or someone you know is facing sexual blackmail, you should read on.

Celebrity harassment on the internet

In today's digital age, the internet has become the go-to platform for celebrities to use for self-promotion. Celebrities use the internet to share their work and show off their accomplishments. But what happens when someone takes advantage of the celebrity's online presence to spread negative content?

What to do if your Facebook account is being harassed

Some people use Facebook to harass ex-spouses, lovers and boyfriends. The campaign is often triggered by an emotional breakup, where one party feels so hurt they are willing and able to do anything to end the lives of their former lover.

Emergency injunctions

An emergency injunction is a legal order that can be issued by a court in order to protect someone from imminent harm. This type of injunction is typically used in cases of blackmail, harassment and breach of privacy where there is a clear and present danger to the victim.

What to do if you are being harassed online

What to do if you are being harassed by family

Harassment is a pervasive issue that affects individuals from all walks of life, and unfortunately, it can also occur within the confines of one's own family. While we often associate harassment with strangers or those in positions of power, the reality is that it can happen in the most intimate and familiar of settings. In this article, we will explore the complex and sensitive topic of harassment by a family member.

What do to if you are harassed by a work associate

Harassment by a work colleague or associate is becoming an increasingly concerning issue for numerous executives.

How to remove from social media videos posted without consent

In the past couple of years, a deeply concerning practice has emerged with increasing frequency: the act of filming individuals without their consent and subsequently posting these videos to social media. This phenomenon, especially prevalent in cases involving the non-consensual filming of women in public areas, has sparked a significant debate about privacy, consent, and digital ethics.

What to do if you are a famous footballer and are being blackmailed

Someone uploaded a video of me on YouTube

It could be unlawful to film someone and upload the video to YouTube if the uploading of the video may interfere with your right to private life or with your right to have your data processed fairly.

Is harassment a crime or a civil wrongdoing

Harassment on YouTube case

The longest case of catfishing in the UK

How we exposed an abusive porn producer who sexually exploited London's Homeless Gay community 

Harassment by blackmail case study

Harassment on social media by internet trolls

Can you sue someone for spreading lies about you on the internet

The longest case of online harassment in the UK since the invention of the internet

Harassment no win no fee

How to deal with Instagram harassment

An injunction for breach of privacy of a transgender sex worker

Can you remove porn videos featuring yourself from the internet

What to do if you are being harassed on Tattle.life

Harassment of teenagers on social media and at school

Why clients choose to work with Cohen Davis Solicitors

How to stop a UK harasser from harassing someone in another country

Legal advice about social media from an expert social media lawyer

Support for parents whose children are harassed on social media

What to do if someone is harassing you on the internet

Victims of online harassment, intimidation, and defamation often feel hopeless and powerless to act. In many instances they feel scared and paralysed.

Online harassment by a former employee

What are the legal options when being cyberbullied

What are the potential consequences of exposing someone on social media?

Exposing someone on social media can have legal ramifications. Can you sue someone for exposing you on social media? The answer depends on the specifics of the situation, but it's important to note that exposing someone on social media can lead to legal consequences. In some cases, this may include defamation, harassment or invasion of privacy. Harassment is both a civil and a criminal

Online harassment legal help

Online harassment can happen to anyone, no matter how rich or poor, or how successful or difficult life has so far been for you.  All that it takes is for you, often unintentionally to cause a real, or an imaginary, upset to the wrong person at the wrong time. Online harassment is an area of law that requires legal expertise to understand, handle, and succeed with. It simply makes sense for most people to seek online harassment legal help from