You are under zero obligation to post anything publicly. But if you want to warn others, take back your power, or break the silence — here are templates you can use. Copy, edit, make them yours.
Only post when you're ready
There is no timeline. Some people speak up the same day. Some wait months. Some never post publicly and that's equally valid. These exist for when and if you want them.
Warning others about the scam
These focus on protecting others without requiring you to share personal details.
Awareness post
Any platform • No personal details
PSA: Sextortion scams are everywhere right now. Scammers create fake profiles, build trust, then threaten to expose private images unless you pay. It happened to someone I care about. Don't engage. Don't pay. Block and report. It's a crime and you can get help at sextortionrescue.org
Direct warning
Instagram / Snapchat story • Quick and shareable
If someone online is threatening to share your private images unless you pay — STOP. Don't pay. Don't respond. You're not alone and this is not your fault. They almost never follow through. Block them, report them, and check sextortionrescue.org for your next steps. Pass this on.
For parents
Facebook • Parent-focused warning
Parents: sextortion is targeting teens at alarming rates. Scammers pretend to be peers, build trust, then blackmail kids with threats to expose private images. Your child may be too ashamed to tell you. Please start the conversation. Let them know they can come to you without judgment. More info at sextortionrescue.org
AI deepfake warning
Any platform • New threat awareness
New scam alert: criminals are now using AI to create fake nude images from regular social media photos — then threatening to share them unless you pay. You don't even have to have sent anything for this to happen. It's a federal crime (TAKE IT DOWN Act, 2025). If this happens to you: don't pay, screenshot everything, report to NCMEC at report.cybertip.org, and visit sextortionrescue.org for a full action plan.
Speaking your truth
If you want to own your story publicly. These are written to center your strength, not your shame.
Taking your power back
Any platform • Personal but empowered
I'm going to be honest about something because silence only protects the person who hurt me. I was the target of an online sextortion scam. Someone tried to weaponize my private moments to take my money and my peace of mind. They failed. I reported them. I'm still here. If this is happening to you, please know: it's not your fault, it's more common than you think, and there are people who can help. sextortionrescue.org
Shorter version
Twitter/X • Concise
Was targeted by a sextortion scam. Not ashamed to say it because the only person who should be ashamed is the criminal who did it. If this is happening to you: don't pay, don't engage, get help at sextortionrescue.org. You're not alone.
For the person in your DMs right now
Story / Close friends • Reaching out
If you're scrolling right now dealing with someone threatening you online and you're too scared to tell anyone — I've been there. You're not stupid. You're not ruined. This happens to thousands of people every day. Reach out to me or check sextortionrescue.org. You can get through this.
Supporting someone else
If someone you know is going through this and you want to amplify awareness without exposing them.
Ally post
Any platform • No details about the person
Someone close to me was recently targeted by an online sextortion scam. I'm sharing this because most people don't know how common it is or what to do when it happens. If you or someone you know is being threatened online, sextortionrescue.org has free, confidential resources including step-by-step action plans and scripts for telling someone you trust.
If your friend is scared to speak up
DM to your friend • Direct support
Hey — I saw something about sextortion and I want you to know that if anything like this ever happened to you or is happening to you, I'm a safe person to talk to. No judgment. I just want to make sure you know that.
Damage control
If the scammer actually followed through and sent something to your contacts. These templates help you control the narrative.
To your contacts
DM or mass message • Ahead of the threat
I need to let you know that you may receive a message from an unknown account containing private images. I am the victim of an online extortion scam. The images may be real or AI-generated. Please do not open, download, or share anything you receive. Please block the sender and let me know if you get anything. I'm handling this with law enforcement. Thank you for understanding.
Public statement if needed
Any platform • When images have been shared
I want to address something directly. I was the victim of an online extortion scam, and the person who did this has shared or threatened to share private content. I have reported this to law enforcement and to the platforms involved. Under federal law (TAKE IT DOWN Act), platforms are required to remove this content within 48 hours. I'm sharing this so you hear it from me first. I am not ashamed. The criminal is the one who committed a crime, not me.