The evidence and safety checklist
When something goes wrong, the first useful step is not a long argument. It is a clear timeline and a safe copy of the evidence.
Start with safety
Leave a place where you are being controlled, threatened or prevented from leaving. Stop transferring money and do not share new private images.
If there is an immediate risk of violence, call 110. Evidence can wait a few minutes; your safety cannot.
Build a one-page timeline
Write down the date, the person, what happened, the amount and the evidence. Keep one event per line.
A clear timeline helps the police, a lawyer, the platform and your own memory. It also makes gaps in the story visible.
| Date | Event | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 | Met on a social platform | Profile screenshot |
| Sep 5 | Asked for a verification fee | Chat and payment record |
| Sep 10 | Threatened to publish photos | Chat and account details |
| Sep 11 | Stopped paying and reported | Report number |
What to preserve
- Full chat history, profile, username and phone number.
- Bank statements, platform bills and the recipient account.
- Call logs, recordings and the original media files.
- Threats, posts, pages and the time they were published.
- Police receipts and platform report numbers.
Report in the right order
For threats or fraud, call 110 and ask for a receipt. For legal information, call 12348. For platform content, use the reporting tools and keep the case number.
You can report to the platform and the police in parallel. One does not replace the other.
Mistakes to avoid
- Do not delete the chat to move on.
- Do not pay for deletion or silence.
- Do not confront the person alone.
- Do not publish the other person's private information.
- Do not sign a new document without legal advice.
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