Man took his own life after 'sextortion' blackmail involving AI-generated woman
If you do, they are more likely to continue asking for more money or content. If you have already given them money - do not give them more. Even if you have given money, the remaining steps can still help.Get evidenceIf possible, take screenshots of the threats, but don't take pictures of the private images or videos.
- ▪If you do, they are more likely to continue asking for more money or content.
- ▪If you have already given them money - do not give them more.
- ▪Even if you have given money, the remaining steps can still help.Get evidenceIf possible, take screenshots of the threats, but don't take pictures of the private images or videos.
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NewsCrime and Justice8 October 2026, 7:18amMan took his own life after paying money to ‘sextortion’ blackmail involving AI-generated womanRic StevensCaption:(File photo)Photo credit:123RFThis article deals with the subject of suicide and may be distressing for some people.A man fooled by a "sextortion" scam sent images to an AI-generated woman online, which criminals used to blackmail him.The distressed man sent the blackmailers money and took his own life later that day.The 41-year-old Auckland man's suicide has prompted a coroner to issue a warning and advice about what to do if caught in such a scam.The Auckland man died in 2024, within hours of making contact with someone online who identified themselves as "Donna Chase".He exchanged messages and images of a sexual nature with…
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