What can I do if someone has a video of me?

Here’s what you can do:

1. File a police report.
2. Get the photo taken off social media/website.
3. Consult with an attorney.
4. Know your resources.

What is the punishment for sextortion?

When committed by someone 18 or over, sextortion is a felony in California. It can be punished by: Two (2), three (3) or four (4) years in county jail, and/or. A fine of up to $10,000.

Can you get in trouble for being Sextorted?

Sextortion is a serious crime that involves a perpetrator threatening to publish private and explicit information or material about you (or share it with your friends and family) if you do not give in to their demands. These demands usually involve sexual images, money, or sexual favors.

How does sextortion happen?

Special Agent: Sextortion is a serious crime that occurs when someone threatens to distribute your private and sensitive material if you don’t provide them images of a sexual nature, sexual favors, or money. Never send compromising images of yourself to anyone, no matter who they are—or who they say they are.

Is it illegal to take a picture of someone without their consent?

However, in other states, the act of capturing your image without your consent may be covered under a different law, often known as voyeurism or unlawful surveillance . You can look for the actual crimes in your state on our Crimes page by entering your state in the drop-down menu.

Is it a crime for someone to record me without my consent?

Is it a crime for someone to take or record private or intimate video or images of me without my knowledge or consent? It depends.

Is it legal to put a hidden camera in someone else’s house?

It is generally not legal, as you likely would guess, to place a hidden camera into someone else’s home – even if your kid is being cared for there. When it comes to any hidden camera law, you are going to see the concept of reasonable expectation of privacy come up time and again.

Is it legal to use hidden surveillance equipment?

The laws regarding hidden surveillance vary depending upon your location, but they are fairly similar across the United States. Below is a general breakdown of when it is okay to use hidden recording equipment and when you could be breaking the law.