Would you spot a sextortion scam?

Scam-ready

You would see this scam coming and you know what to do: never pay, stop replying, keep the evidence and report it. Share the quiz — the people it targets are often the ones who have never heard of it.

Mostly protected

You have good instincts, with a few gaps. Keep new matches inside the app, skip surprise video calls from strangers, and make your followers list private — it is what blackmailers use to scare people.

Some risky habits

A few of your answers make this scam easier. Slow down early chats, don’t answer video calls from people you have just met, and remember: real police never ask for money over the phone.

Please read this one

This scam is built around answers like yours, and it is not your fault if it happens. If anyone threatens you: never pay, stop replying, keep the evidence, and report it on 1930 or at cybercrime.gov.in. In an emergency, call 112.