Blackmail

[CuTe]

Hi,

I just got a mail from someone (in bad English), saying they recorded about 3 hours of material with me on a certain website, and my face on it, and with a question whether I'd like it to be put on a porn website. I always try to keep my face from being visible, but of course that sometimes happens in a show.

Now, I have removed the mail and set it to automatically delete mails from that address, but is there anything else I would need to do? The mail luckily didn't demand for money (yet), but I'm afraid he/she/they will if I reply.

-CuTe

 

[Ann_Sulu]

Is this mail through a site? If so tell the ite about the mail. Even if it's deleted they should have a way to access it. Not sure what else you can do other than if you find anything on another site, you may be able to send your site a request for a DMCA takedown.

 

[CuTe]

Is this mail through a site? If so tell the ite about the mail. Even if it's deleted they should have a way to access it. Not sure what else you can do other than if you find anything on another site, you may be able to send your site a request for a DMCA takedown.

Nope, just on the email address I created for camming

 

[CuTe]

My obvious fear is of course that I do get on a certain website, and people might discover me.

 

[Ann_Sulu]

Well if it's of a recording of while you were on cam the site may still take it down. I know MFC removes content. If you had the member's name, it would simply help to get them possibly banned.

 

[CuTe]

Well if it's of a recording of while you were on cam the site may still take it down. I know MFC removes content. If you had the member's name, it would simply help to get them possibly banned.

It's another site, but still. I could mail support with the persons e-mail address and see if that helps?

On the other hand, I kinda want to give this as least attention as possible.

 

[mutantdonut]

Although i'm not completely sure how effective this is, you can try using a watermark on your video feed utilizing the ManyCam software. It's free to download at Manycam.com. Oftentimes models display a "property of Myfreecams" or "property of (model's name)" as a graphical deterrence from screen cappers uploading to tube sites. However i can't say for sure how effective it is (if anyone else want to fill in on that).

If you do proceed with a watermark, make sure to read these forum threads first as it discusses how gaudy watermarks can be a distraction for your audience
https://www.ambercutie.com/forums/viewt ... =watermark

https://www.ambercutie.com/forums/viewt ... =15&t=1140

 

[goldenaye666]

If the person does resort to blackmail, in many places that is grounds to have them arrested. You should report them to the police if they attempt that. For now, just report them to the site you work on. Give them the email address you were messaged from, and check the email to see if it displays an IP address it was sent from as well. Some email services will display that, if yours does, give the cam site that too.

But a majority of webcam performers have recordings posted online. If this person posted yours online, odds are the only people who would see it are people specifically looking for videos of webcam models, who are already on the cam site you work on. You would likely have difficulty finding it yourself even, unless they give you a link to where they put it. In that case, its not too difficult to have a video removed from most places. A aforementioned DMCA notice usually will do. You don't necessarily have to rely on a cam site to send one for you. You can do a search for a instructions / a template on how to send one yourself.

Though I do recommend if you send your own DMCA notice, you don't use all your real personal details asked for in a DMCA notice. A fake name, address, and phone number can be used and be just as effective. Only the email address needs to work. And you only need to say you're an agent working on behalf of the party who owns the video, don't have to say you're the one in it. I say this because when a file hosting service receives a DMCA notice claiming a link is copyrighted, the uploader of the file has rights to the information received in the notice against their file. You don't want someone like this getting your personal information that way.

 

[CuTe]

If the person does resort to blackmail, in many places that is grounds to have them arrested. You should report them to the police if they attempt that. For now, just report them to the site you work on. Give them the email address you were messaged from, and check the email to see if it displays an IP address it was sent from as well. Some email services will display that, if yours does, give the cam site that too.

But a majority of webcam performers have recordings posted online. If this person posted yours online, odds are the only people who would see it are people specifically looking for videos of webcam models, who are already on the cam site you work on. You would likely have difficulty finding it yourself even, unless they give you a link to where they put it. In that case, its not too difficult to have a video removed from most places. A aforementioned DMCA notice usually will do. You don't necessarily have to rely on a cam site to send one for you. You can do a search for a instructions / a template on how to send one yourself.

Though I do recommend if you send your own DMCA notice, you don't use all your real personal details asked for in a DMCA notice. A fake name, address, and phone number can be used and be just as effective. Only the email address needs to work. And you only need to say you're an agent working on behalf of the party who owns the video, don't have to say you're the one in it. I say this because when a file hosting service receives a DMCA notice claiming a link is copyrighted, the uploader of the file has rights to the information received in the notice against their file. You don't want someone like this getting your personal information that way.

Thanks, that was very useful

 

[ComicOzzie]

Hi,

I just got a mail from someone (in bad English), saying they recorded about 3 hours of material with me on a certain website, and my face on it, and with a question whether I'd like it to be put on a porn website. I always try to keep my face from being visible, but of course that sometimes happens in a show.

Now, I have removed the mail and set it to automatically delete mails from that address, but is there anything else I would need to do? The mail luckily didn't demand for money (yet), but I'm afraid he/she/they will if I reply.

-CuTe

Politely tell them to go fuck themselves.

 

[The Insider]

It seems kinda weird.

The way it is worded "and with a question whether I'd like it to be put on a porn website." almost sounds like he'd like you to work on a site he owns, like he thinks the video is good & can earn you & him a few bucks. "Hi, it's bill, i have this really hot video of you & i was wondering if you'd like to put it on a porn site, I think you could really make a few bucks off it"

If he does sniff around for $ or free skype shows go to 4chan & plead. In 24hrs he'll be doxed & brokr

 

[Zoomer]

Not replying is probably the best thing of all, just if you do reply I'd avoid being aggressive, threatening or other.

I would have thought a polite "nah, that's not necessary thanks" would be best.
1) You don't sound "OMG WTF U DOIN U CRAZY SHIT" - which shows you could be ripe for blackmail and/or care.
2) If they thought they were doing a "good deed" (free advertising - a la Billy the Kid 'I can make you famous') they don't go away feeling scalded and therefore likely to last out in spite or get vindictive.

 

[Ambers Troll]

CuTe you seem to be acting wisely.
Keep checking porn sites occassionally for any stolen content. Ask for it to be removed. It is all you can do.

You were right not to reply. Keep in mind the name/ details of the sender with a note somewhere. A security tip, over the next few months, be mindful of any new big spenders, and watch what you do in freechat. Not enough to throw off your game though, trust your instinct.