Avoiding Helper Scams in Online Content Removal Services
Scammers often prey on individuals who have been stalked online or who have had their intimate images distributed without their consent or are otherwise vulnerable. These “helper scams” may promise remedies they cannot deliver, for fees they will not refund. Scams disguised as offers to “help” vulnerable individuals are becoming more sophisticated and harder to recognize. While CCRI and NRCC do not vouch for any particular service, the red flags and tips below are meant to help you evaluate the trustworthiness of services that claim to remove information or images from the internet.