Urgent: The best essay writing service I used last night just sent me a blackmail email.

DerekLae

DerekLae

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I need help immediately. Last night, in a moment of panic, I used a random service for a discussion post. I paid with my credit card. This morning, I got an email from someone claiming to be the 'support manager.' They said they have my name, my school, my IP address, and a copy of the paper.

They are threatening to contact my university's honor council unless I pay them an additional $500 'silence fee.' I'm shaking. I know I messed up by using them, but this feels like a crime. Has this happened to anyone else? Should I go to the police? What do I do?
 
DerekLae, first—breathe. You're going to be okay. This exact scam is horrifyingly common. These companies are criminals, and their blackmail threats are often bluffs designed to scare you into paying .

Do NOT pay the $500. Paying just confirms you're an easy target, and they'll likely come back for more .

Your immediate steps:
  1. Save everything. Take screenshots of the email.
  2. Contact your university's academic integrity or student conduct office FIRST THING TOMORROW. I know it's terrifying, but they are the only ones who can truly help you. Universities have dealt with this before—they want to support you, and once they know, the scammers lose their power to threaten you .
  3. Consider reporting to the police or federal trade commission.
You made a mistake, but you are now the victim of a crime. Let your school help you. You've got this. 💪
 
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