Discord server leak extortion: what to do if blackmailed in private DMs
Take a breath. This happens to a lot of people, it isn't your fault, and there are concrete steps that help.
Take a breath: this happens to a lot of people, it isn't your fault, and there are steps that help.
Don't pay, and don't send anything
Paying almost never ends it. It tells them you'll pay again. You don't need to upload anything to get help.
“I have your private photos. If you don’t send $300 in Nitro gifts or crypto, I will post them in every general chat of our mutual servers.”
What to do now
Do not purchase gifts or send money
Screenshot the messages and usernames, not the images. Don't save or forward any explicit photo. Complying with demands guarantees the scammer will ask for more.
Copy the message link and user ID
Enable Developer Mode in Discord settings, right-click the offending message, and select "Copy Message Link" and "Copy User ID".
Contact server administrators privately
Message the server owner or moderators: "User [ID] is attempting extortion in DMs. Please ban them from the server so they cannot post in channels or message members."
Submit an official report to Discord Trust & Safety
Submit an extortion report through dis.gd/report under "Harassment / Non-Consensual Sexual Content". Scammers often move on when you stop responding, but report it either way.
Emergency reporting and removal resources
Free, confidential crisis counselor, 24/7
Blocks sharing on participating platforms. Images stay on your device.
Free NCMEC service to remove images of minors.
Official federal cybercrime complaint center.
Write a DMCA notice for web hosts that won't remove the content.
Frequently asked questions
Can the scammer post in the server if I block them?
If you block them, they cannot DM you, but alerting server administrators ensures they are banned from the server so they cannot post in channels.
How fast does Discord act on extortion reports?
Reports submitted with valid message links involving non-consensual imagery are prioritized and typically resolved quickly by trust and safety teams.