Anne C. asked

⚖️  Law

I think I’m being scammed through a blackmail attempt where they are using the law as a cover to make me pay, even though I didn’t actually do anything wrong. I was on an online dating website and matched with a female who initially claimed to be 18 but later said she was 15. After a nude picture was sent, I asked her to stop, and the next morning, her 'father' contacted me demanding payment to avoid prosecution. They even had a 'lawyer' claiming I had to pay taxes to ICE to prevent legal action. Is this a scam, and if I stop paying, can I actually fall under any legal obligation?

March 21st, 2024

Patrick C. answered

Yes, this is a known scam. Do not send them any money or provide any further information. These scam...

March 21st, 2024

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