Cat Burglar NamiTokyo, Japan17 March 2026

Cat Burglar Nami’s story

#Deepfake#Blackmail#AISafety#Sextortion

last night, i woke up to my friend spam calling me, and when i answered, i immediately heard sobs from the other side. i asked her what happened, and she told me she found a facebook account full of AI deepfakes of her that were so disturbingly violating . she said an anonymous guy has been blackmailing her with these pictures for money. we reported it to the police, but their technology still couldn't find the culprit. my friend has since gone private on all accounts.

A note from our team

The situation your friend is facing is a distressing form of digital violence known as image-based abuse or sextortion, made even more invasive by the use of AI. The immediate priority is to stop all communication with the extortionist, as responding or paying often leads to increased demands rather than a resolution. While the police may struggle to identify the individual behind the screen, your friend can use StopNCII.org, a globally recognized service that specializes in these cases. Documenting the evidence through screenshots of the blackmail messages and the URL of the offending account is a vital step before she cuts off contact, as this data is necessary for any future legal action or platform takedown requests. In Japan, the most effective path forward is to connect with specialized units rather than a general local station (koban). #9110 is the official gateway for situations that are not immediate life-or-death emergencies but require specialized intervention. By calling #9110, she will be routed to the Prefectural Police Cybercrime Consultation Counter, where officers have the training and forensic tools to handle AI-generated abuse. Additionally, she should report the content to the Safer Internet Association (SIA) via their Safe Line, as they work directly with providers to remove illegal content from the Japanese web. For emotional and legal support specifically for image-based violations, the national #8103 (Heartful Line) remains the primary confidential hotline for victims of sexual and digital violence. Cat Burglar Nami, being a supportive presence is the best thing you can do right now. This is a profound violation of privacy, and she may feel a deep sense of isolation. Encouraging her to seek professional counseling for digital trauma can help her navigate the psychological impact of this attack while she works on reclaiming her digital safety.

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