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What to do if…
an agent, photographer, or “scout” asks for explicit photos as a condition of an opportunity

Short answer

Stop engaging, don’t send anything, and save the messages. If you feel threatened or unsafe, contact the police.

Do not do these things

  • Don’t send any explicit images “just to keep the opportunity” or to make them stop.
  • Don’t pay money, gift cards, or “fees” to stop threats or get content removed.
  • Don’t move the conversation to disappearing messages or delete the chat before you’ve saved evidence.
  • Don’t meet them alone, “to discuss it,” or to “shoot a test” after this request.
  • Don’t blame yourself or try to negotiate sexual demands away — the request itself is a boundary violation.

What to do now

  1. End the conversation safely (one message is enough), then stop responding.
    For example: “No. Do not contact me again.” Then block/mute them.

  2. Preserve what you have (without spreading it).

    • Screenshot the messages and their profile (including username/handle).
    • Save any emails, attachments, links, payment demands, and “contracts.”
    • Write down dates/times and where they contacted you.
      If the chat has “disappearing messages,” turn that off if you can and then save what’s visible.

  3. Report them on the platform where they contacted you.
    Report for sexual solicitation/harassment/scams. If you’re shaken, ask a trusted person to sit with you while you do it.

  4. If you are under 18 (or they think you are), treat this as urgent safeguarding.

    • If you feel in immediate danger: call 999.
    • Otherwise, contact the police on 101 and consider reporting to the NCA’s CEOP Safety Centre (online sexual exploitation/grooming concerns).

  5. If there are threats, blackmail, or pressure after you refuse (even if you never sent anything), report it as sextortion.

    • Call 101 (or 999 if you feel at immediate risk).
    • If they demand money and you’re in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, you can also make a report via Report Fraud (Action Fraud). If you’re in Scotland, use Police Scotland.

  6. If any intimate images exist or you’re worried they may be shared, use the right removal-support option (only if it applies).

    • If you’re 18+, you can use StopNCII (a tool that can help participating platforms detect/stop sharing of non-consensual intimate images).
    • If you’re under 18, use Report Remove for help reporting/removing nude images of under-18s.

  7. If this is tied to a real-world organisation, take one low-risk verification step.
    Contact the agency/studio/publication using a publicly listed phone number or email (official website) to report the behaviour and ask if the person is affiliated. Do not use contact details the “scout” provided.

  8. Bring in real-world support now so you’re not isolated.
    Tell one trusted friend/relative, or a safeguarding lead if this was connected to a school/club/workplace. The goal is steadiness and safety, not “big decisions.”

What can wait

  • You do not need to decide right now whether to “pursue the opportunity,” confront them, or warn everyone publicly.
  • You do not need a perfect report or every detail before you get help.
  • You do not need to figure out whether they are “legit” before you block them, save evidence, and report them.

Important reassurance

People who demand explicit images as a condition of work are exploiting pressure and hope. Feeling shocked, embarrassed, or frozen is a common stress response — and it doesn’t mean you did anything wrong. You can stop contact and get help without “proving” anything first.

Scope note

This is first-steps-only guidance for stabilising the situation, reducing risk, and avoiding irreversible mistakes. If threats continue or any images are involved, specialist support and law enforcement guidance may be needed.

Important note

This guide provides general information, not legal advice. If you believe you’re in danger or a child/young person is involved, contact emergency services or local police promptly.

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