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What is eWhoring?
EWhoring is the criminal act of stealing and selling intimate photographs, often to scammers who then set up fake profiles online using the images without the subject’s permission or knowledge. The criminal trading of nude images can affect all genders, but it’s predominantly women who find themselves victims of eWhoring.
How does eWhoring work?
This type of criminality is part of a wider scam. The photos are often digitally packaged and offered on underground forums and the dark web, and bought by scammers with one goal in mind: to exploit others online. They do this by using the stolen images to set up fake profiles, impersonating women to gain the trust of unsuspecting victims, who are then coerced into giving their money to the woman they think they’ve met online.
How to protect yourself from eWhoring
Minimising the risk of intimate photos and videos being stolen relies on robust security settings, and ensuring that your devices are kept safe and secure at all times. This means changing your passwords regularly, and enabling two-factor authentication when possible.
Prevention
If you decide to use online dating sites, use ones you feel most comfortable on and only speak to people that you feel comfortable speaking to. Be extremely vigilant with what you share and with who.
Searching for Signs
Look out for unusual interest in your appearance, requesting nudity and excessive contact throughout the day.
What to do if you suspect illegal use of your photos
The best course of action in the case of any online fraud or theft, including the illegal use of intimate photos or videos of you, is to contact the police. If you need assistance in gathering evidence, we’d suggest reaching out to an experienced private investigation company such as UKPI.
What is the difference between eWhoring and revenge porn?
These two terms come up together a lot – they’re both deplorable and dehumanising image- and video-based exploitation, and they both severely impact the victim’s life. However, revenge porn tends to be a more isolated incident, where intimate photos or videos are shared online specifically to shame and/or humiliate the victim, often by someone known to them. eWhoring is illegal exploitation on a more industrial scale, and is a means to an end for scammers who are ultimately looking to make money.
The impact of eWhoring
The impact that perpetrators of eWhoring have on their victims cannot be overstated, with effects lasting a lifetime for many. Victims of eWhoring can experience long-term impacts on their mental health, self esteem, and relationships with those around them.
How we investigate your eWhoring concerns
If you suspect that your intimate photos and videos have been stolen, it can be reassuring to know that there’s a team on your side capable of gathering the evidence you need to bring the perpetrators to justice – this is the support UKPI provides.
By putting our years of experience in online investigations to good use, we can work with you to uncover the truth about where your photos and videos have ended up, providing proof of this illegal activity to the authorities.
Why hire UKPI for eWhoring investigation services?
Being a victim of something like eWhoring can make you feel extremely isolated and vulnerable, and unsure of who to trust. At UKPI, we’re proud that our reputation and years of experience gives us the credibility you need to entrust the investigation of eWhoring to us. We act sensitively and professionally on your behalf to get the truth.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, our eWhoring investigators ensure all evidence is legally obtained and documented, so that it can be used in court if necessary.
The amount we charge will vary depending on the investigation’s complexity, length, and the resources required. We’ll provide a bespoke quote based on the specifics of your case.
Basically, we need as much information about the offence as possible, including what makes you believe that eWhoring is occurring. The more information you provide, the better we can assess your case.
Yes, private investigators operate within legal boundaries to collecting evidence in a way that avoids violating privacy laws.
We’d suggest reaching out to both the police, and a private investigator for additional support.
How long a case takes depends on its complexity, so it’s hard to give a generic timeframe. We will, however, be able to give you an estimate once we’ve talked through your specific circumstances.
No, initial consultations are free.
We operate across the UK.
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