Can you press charges for someone exposing you?

Yes, it is possible for the police to bring charges. If the personal photos have been published, the police can press charges under section 33 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act. If the person is threatening to release the photos unless you pay a sum of money, they could be charged with blackmail.

What to do if someone is threatening you on Facebook?

Here’s what you can do:

1. Report this to local law enforcement.
2. Report this person to us. Sharing or threatening to share intimate images goes against our Community Standards.
3. Ask your child to block this person. Depending on your privacy settings, people on Facebook can see a list of your Facebook friends.

How do I report someone for threats on Facebook?

Go to the content you want to report. Use the Find Support or Reportlink to report it to us. If you want to report something that goes against our Community Standards but you don’t have an account or can’t see the content (example: someone blocked you) you can ask a friend to help you.

Is threatening someone on Facebook illegal?

Making Criminal Threats (PC 422) Under California Penal Code Section 422, it is a crime to willfully communicate a threat to another person that would result in great bodily injury or death.

What happens if someone threatens to release your personal photos?

If the personal photos have been published, the police can press charges under section 33 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act. If the person is threatening to release the photos unless you pay a sum of money, they could be charged with blackmail.

Can you be charged for posting private photos of yourself?

Yes, it is possible for the police to bring charges. If the personal photos have been published, the police can press charges under section 33 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act, mentioned above. If the person is threatening to release the photos unless you pay a sum of money, they could be charged with blackmail.

Can the police take action against someone for posting your photos?

The police can take action if you believe someone has published, or is threatening to publish, personal photos online. However, this would be dependent on the evidence available. You can also contact the online platform to request they remove the content. What is the best way to remove unwanted photos online?

What can I do if someone is posting my photos online?

The police can act if you think that someone has published or is threatening to publish personal photos online. This would, however, depend on the evidence available. You can also contact the social media website etc to ask that they remove the content from their platform (see below).