Being blackmailed by a vendor

Hi, I just made a throwaway account to ask for help. I attempted a direct deal with a new vendor who was advertising here on Reddit (I know I know). After my pack didn't recieve I wrote him an email basically saying fuck you. Today I recieved an email back full of all my personal info about me and my family and he is saying that he needs $ by tonight or else he is going to email everyone and attempt to get le involved and he does have all my personal info. I am wondering what to do and need help. Thanks


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[6 Points] AmazinPride:

you must have some horrible opsec if he is going to be emailing your family members etc...


[3 Points] Theeconomist1:

Message the mods the vendor name.

Don't pay. He won't do shit. Whatever you do, don't pay. He will continue to blackmail you if you are known to pay.


[3 Points] fantasticnameuser:

Better call Saul!

I hope that lightened the mood. Vendors won't blackmail or get LE involved. It simply isn't in their best interest, not one bit. Not only does it potentially expose them, since there must be a seller if there is a buyer, and we all know who they really want, I highly doubt LE would even follow some anonymous tip, and you could easily chalk up emails to your family as someone at work/school must not like you or something.


[1 Points] None:

Proof and then name and shame


[1 Points] SrslyNotACop:

I don't understand why anyone would pay. It's not like anyone would actually delete your info if you send them money.

It's a lose/lose if they talk to LE. Think about it. You're probably in totally different areas of the country/world. How tf does this dude know you, ya know?

Don't pay. Lesson learned don't be fucking naive when dealing with scammers, drug dealers and dark net shit but you'll be fine.


[1 Points] QShill:

Do not pay him, hackers/doxers love blackmailing the ones who pay Think of it like getting swatted/ LE busts in your door thinking you have guns etc.. but poor people dont even know what is going on or why Just play completely oblivious, Clean house and lay low...and rethink opsec if you're coming back to the darkside.


[1 Points] toesknowz:

Cut off all contact.


[1 Points] None:

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[1 Points] ismokedmethonce:

Sounds exactly like what XanaxPrince has been trying to do all week.. Cut your losses and ignore the kid... He scammed a bunch of people and hes been giving empty threats of this shit the past couple of weeks.. If not xp..uh idk


[1 Points] thrhooawayyfoe:

blackmail payout ain't ever a lump sum-- it's a subscription. if you pay now, be ready to pay whatever and whenever for as long as you both shall live.


[-5 Points] None:

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