Adult Sextortion Scam Simulator – v2
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- Published: October 16, 2026
- Modified: October 16, 2026
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Sextortion Scam Simulator
Please Read Before You Begin
This is a text adventure about sextortion, a crime in which criminals threaten to share intimate images or recordings of a person unless they pay. Each scene tells you what is happening, and you choose what to do from a list of answers. There is nothing to type and no time limit.
This simulator is for adults, and it contains distressing material. It includes:
- Online flirtation that turns into threats, blackmail, and demands for money.
- Threats to send private images or recordings to family, coworkers, and friends, and in some stories, to reveal a person’s sexuality.
- Intense shame, fear, and pressure, and a moment in which the character feels hopeless.
Nothing intimate is ever described or shown. Every scene of that kind cuts away, and every character in this story is an adult. Still, the fear these crimes create is real, and parts of this story will feel very real.
A Take a Break button stays at the top of every scene. Use it any time to pause or end the simulator. This simulator saves nothing and sends nothing, and the money in it is make-believe.
If you are in crisis right now, or have thoughts of ending your life, please do not play. In the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call your local emergency number.
Who Are You in This Story?
Choose a Story
Tip: on a keyboard, press the number beside an answer to choose it.
This story is only a simulation. No one you love is in danger, and you are safe where you are right now.
Try this for a minute: press your feet into the floor and notice the ground holding you. Look around and name five things you see. Breathe in slowly, then breathe out even more slowly, three times.
When you feel steady, return to the story or end it here. Both are good choices.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 in the United States, or call your local emergency number.
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- Please visit www.ScamVictimsSupport.org – a SCARS Website for New Scam Victims & Sextortion Victims
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We often use the term ‘scam victim’ in our articles, but this is a convenience to help those searching for information in search engines like Google. It is just a convenience and has no deeper meaning. If you have come through such an experience, YOU are a Survivor! It was not your fault. You are not alone! Axios!
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SCARS Institute articles examine different aspects of the scam victim experience, as well as those who may have been secondary victims. This work focuses on understanding victimization through the science of victimology, including common psychological and behavioral responses. The purpose is to help victims and survivors understand why these crimes occurred, reduce shame and self-blame, strengthen recovery programs and victim opportunities, and lower the risk of future victimization.
At times, these discussions may sound uncomfortable, overwhelming, or may be mistaken for blame. They are not. Scam victims are never blamed. Our goal is to explain the mechanisms of deception and the human responses that scammers exploit, and the processes that occur after the scam ends, so victims can better understand what happened to them and why it felt convincing at the time, and what the path looks like going forward.
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By explaining these processes, these articles help victims make sense of their experiences, understand common post-scam reactions, and identify ways to protect themselves moving forward. This knowledge supports recovery by replacing confusion and self-blame with clarity, context, and self-compassion.
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The information provided in this article is intended for educational and self-help purposes only and should not be construed as a substitute for professional therapy or counseling.
While any self-help techniques outlined herein may be beneficial for scam victims seeking to recover from their experience and move towards recovery, it is important to consult with a qualified mental health professional before initiating any course of action. Each individual’s experience and needs are unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another.
Additionally, any approach may not be appropriate for individuals with certain pre-existing mental health conditions or trauma histories. It is advisable to seek guidance from a licensed therapist or counselor who can provide personalized support, guidance, and treatment tailored to your specific needs.
If you are experiencing significant distress or emotional difficulties related to a scam or other traumatic event, please consult your doctor or mental health provider for appropriate care and support.
Also read our SCARS Institute Statement about Professional Care for Scam Victims – click here to go to our ScamsNOW.com website.
I have been in a relationship with a young woman named Marie Leroy who claims she’s Canadian but is now living in France temporary to solve a inheritance. I’ve been helping her financially for almost 2 years. She doesn’t have a credit card, a bank or PayPal accounts. I sent her money through her friends’ PayPal accounts. Never succeeded to video call her because she says she has issues with her computer. She routinely sends me intimate photos of her.
We are very sorry to tell you that you are being scammed. We suggest that you contact your local police to file a report – see https://reporting.AgainstScams.org
Once you have the police report number, contact PayPal and report the crime and request a refund.
You can learn more about what you need to know now at http://www.ScamVictimsSupport.org
As a victim of a romance scam, I wasn’t asked to send any intimate photos during my fake relationship, but if I had been… head over heels in love, I would have sent them.
This scam simulator clearly shows us what could happen next.
To everyone who is in an online relationship with someone they’ve never met in person:
never send intimate photos, even if everything seems to indicate that it’s a real relationship and not a scam.