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Threats & blackmail scams

Fear is the lever: a supposed arrest, exposure, or locked account unless you pay right now. Real authorities don't work this way.

3 explainers in this category

The sextortion / blackmail email

You receive a threatening email claiming to have compromising information about you and demanding money to keep it quiet.

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The missed jury-duty warrant call

Scammers call claiming you missed jury duty and have a warrant, pressuring you to pay or give personal information immediately.

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The 'warrant for your arrest' call

A caller claiming to represent law enforcement threatens you with arrest unless you pay money immediately—but real courts never demand instant payment over the phone.

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