If an extorter asks for crypto, gift cards, or wire transfer, that’s a red flag — it’s part of the online extortion / cyber blackmail script. 🚨 Why they demand crypto or gift cards: • fast panic payments • hard to reverse • harder to trace • keeps you trapped in the cycle What to do instead (save this): ✅ Preserve evidence (screenshots, usernames, payment instructions, timestamps) ✅ Stop engaging (no bargaining, no explaining) ✅ Secure accounts (new passwords 2FA recovery checks) ✅ Don’t go pub