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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 contact, don’t send anything, and save the messages. If there are threats, coercion, or you feel unsafe, report it and get support from a trusted person.

Do not do these things

Don’t send explicit images to “secure the role,” to prove you’re real, or to make the pressure stop.
Don’t pay money or send gift cards to stop threats or “get content removed.”
Don’t switch to disappearing messages or delete chats before you’ve saved evidence.
Don’t meet them alone or go to a private location for a “test shoot” after this request.
Don’t try to handle this by yourself in secret.

What to do now

Stop engaging (one clear “no” is enough), then block.
Example: “No. Do not contact me again.” Then block/mute them.
Preserve evidence calmly and privately.
- Screenshot messages, profiles, and any threats or payment demands.
- Save emails, links, usernames, and phone numbers.
- Write down dates/times and which app/site it happened on.
  If the chat uses disappearing messages, turn that off if you can and then save what’s visible.
Report the account on the platform/app immediately.
Use the platform’s reporting tools for sexual solicitation, harassment, or scams. If you’re overwhelmed, ask someone you trust to help you submit the report.
If you are under 18 (or they think you are), report as child exploitation/enticement.
- If you’re in immediate danger, call 911.
- Make a report to NCMEC’s CyberTipline.
If any nude/sexually explicit images or videos of you taken before age 18 exist (or you’re worried they’ll be shared), consider “Take It Down.”
This is a free NCMEC service designed to help remove or stop the sharing of images/videos taken when you were under 18 (you don’t send the images to anyone through the service).
If there are threats, blackmail, or coercion (even if you never sent anything), report it as sextortion.
- If you’re in immediate danger, call 911.
- Otherwise, you can report to the FBI (online via tips.fbi.gov, by phone at 1-800-CALL-FBI, or via a local FBI field office).
- For cyber-enabled extortion/scams, you can also file a report with the FBI’s IC3.
If the “opportunity” is tied to a real agency/company, verify through an independent channel.
Contact the organization using a publicly listed phone number/email (official website), report the behavior, and ask whether the person is affiliated. Do not rely on the contact details they gave you.
Pull in real-world support right now.
Tell one trusted person (friend, parent/guardian, school counselor, workplace HR/safeguarding contact). The goal is safety and steadiness — not making big life decisions today.

What can wait

You do not need to decide right now whether to “expose” them publicly, confront them, or keep pursuing the opportunity.
You do not need a complete timeline before reporting — save what you have and start.
You do not need to determine whether they’re “legit” before blocking and reporting.

Important reassurance

This is a common exploitation tactic: they use urgency, status (“agent/scout”), and pressure to push boundaries fast. Feeling shocked, ashamed, or confused is a normal stress response — and none of it makes this your fault. You can stop contact and get help without “proving” anything first.

Scope note

This is first-steps-only guidance to reduce risk and buy time. If threats escalate, images are involved, or you’re a minor, additional specialist and law-enforcement guidance may be needed.

Important note

This guide provides general information, not legal advice. If you believe you are in immediate danger, call emergency services. If a minor is involved or suspected, treat it as urgent and report promptly.

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