blackmailed for money for an assignment

It's fake. Ignore it and just take my advice to stop posting about it here, publicly.

@FreelanceWriter
Okay thank you very much!

Hi, how did this go? I'm in the exact same position right now with a company. Even that DFE letter is identical

@WillArdo
The scam is most likely run by the same company, under different names then. Just ignore them. They cannot harm you in any way. You did not even use the paper they gave you as they expected you to. If the threat was real, you would still be well covered in terms of any academic dishonesty violations.

If only the OP was here. Identical letter threat. Different company.

@WillArdo
Hi there! So i haven't heard back from the company, iv blocked them from all platforms as noted has advised me to do so.

They did a plagiarised job for me on the exam so im still waiting to hear back from uni for a decision, the good thing is they haven't actually contacted my university.

Whatever u do! Do not pay them any money

By plagiarised job do you mean they plagrised the work you submitted?

Therefore making it look like you plagiarised?

I've already gotten my grade etc back - but lots of stress.

@WillArdo
I would suggest you read my previous posts to understand.
Since u have ur grades back i dont think i should worry, do not respond to them anymore.

@teachersdontteach
I'm in the same situation as some of you: https://essayscam.org/forum/gt/harassed-blocking-numbers-emails-6825/

Check for my response in your other thread.

@melac1999
Noted and I have given extensive advice on this forum to others in your position. You can trust us to give you unbiased advice as we are both retired and not seeking publicity for our own ends.

The fact that I promote my services on this forum in perfectly permissible ways according to the rules of this forum has nothing to do with the quality of the advice that I provide. Incidentally, the OP of this thread used me for his 15-page English Literature project and contacted me again for another 15-page project about two weeks ago. I had no choice to decline that second project, only because he advised that he wouldn't be able to pay me for it until about a week after delivery. I apologized to him for not being able to do that and briefly shared the same story that I related in the thread linked below in much greater detail. Coincidentally, the OP of that thread also used me several times and left reviews indicating how thrilled she was with the quality of my work.https://essayscam.org/forum/es/writers-doing-research-work-payment-completed-4646/#msg79975

I hope the OP is not studying at a university in England as you are breaking the law and putting the OP in danger of being kicked out of university and ruining their chosen career.

@a1writer
I hope for the same thing as you are. Unfortunately, FLW is right this time in the sense that he is actually paying to advertise his services here on a direct basis. There used to be a rule that nobody could openly advertise services, unless in the proper section of the forum or its affiliate sites. It appears that ruling has been lifted and the forum is solely around to promote FLW and no other writer. The admin only cares about the money he pays them and nothing more. The care and concern for the students the forum and its runners used to show has taken a back seat to the power of the (almost non-existent) US dollar. All we can do is keep trying our best to warn the students of the dangers they face once they break the academic laws of the country they are in.

If the power of the US dollar is indeed non-existent to you, Noted, you might make your whining ON this forum less ambiguous, and elucidate your considerable readership as to what exact currency you prefer.

Oh, and since you've apparently taken on a new role as a parrot of a1writer's ridiculous scare tactics (which tactics btw alienate the very forum-reading customers you seem to jealously crave), you might want to address FLW's question posed to the two of you. It regarded, if you forget, reality, and how the hell bobbies are going to teleport themselves over WiFi to give whatever new laws exist any actual teeth.

Personally, I'd love to hear this question addressed with some concrete details, rather than rumors and vague suggestions. I won't hold my breath for a response-- basically just wanted you two Keystone Kops to know how foolish you appear.

@catyradidbanana
Are you his mouth piece now?

Maybe you didn't see this from another thread or more likely you chose to ignore it. This is my response to FW's assertion that international law doesn't apply to him.

[i]'Allow me to educate you in the law, yet again.
October 2021. Australia's higher education regulator has won a court injunction against a foreign essay mill, in the first exercise of a 2020 law that prohibits contract cheating services.

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/first-blood-australian-contract-cheating-law
The regulator revealed in May 2021 that it had identified a test case to trial its newfound powers. It said at the time that the case would be submitted to the Federal Court "to test the legislation and inform our subsequent approach".

The regulator said it was the first time it had taken action of this kind under a 2020 amendment to its legislation. " Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (Teqsa) selected this website because we believed we were able to demonstrate its operators were in breach of Australian law," chief executive Alistair Maclean said.

The equivalent English law is in its infancy, but it may well look to a foreign based company or foreign based individual to pursue as a test case. Perhaps it will look to America for such a test case, particularly if a company or individual is acting illegally and has been notified to the authorities.'

So your philosophy seems to be, if you can get away with it, then it's fine to break the law. Hardly, the mark of an honest or reputable person.

@a1writer: It's laughable that the strongest response you can produce is entirely based on a hypothetical "perhaps." It's also highly suspicious that you've chosen this forum for your ineffectual fear-mongering.

Again, I'd like someone to explain exactly how anything has changed in the contract cheating industry, when it comes to boots on the ground. Your response that maybe someday someone will single out FLW is so off-point as to be pathetic. Are you obsessed with FLW, as he believes? Did you actually see any of my questions? There have been laws on the books in various places about this sort of thing for dozens of years-- but no boots on the ground. Essentially, when it comes to reality, nothing has changed, has it?

@noted: The mods were correct to delete your response, as you didn't address either of my questions. At least you got the Keystone Kops reference and ran with it-- but let me assure you that I'm no sock-puppet-- not any more than you are an investigative journalist or expert enough in the English language to parse out distinct voices. I think you should probably stick to answering direct questions only if they are a decade old, and posting cursory web searches about the status of companies no one's asked about.

Your English grammar is atrocious and takes some deciphering. You are expecting me to guarantee that British authorities will take action against a foreign based company or individual. What a stupid comment.


Did you understand the Australian example where action was taken?

Do you think it is fine to disregard laws you think you can get away with breaching? What an example to set.

A forum is an informal setting anyway, but if you're going to throw stones, I'd say it should be done with pinpoint accuracy. Your approach seems scattershot. Care to give an example of my poor grammar (and that doesn't mean idiomatic expressions that you don't get)? As a grammar snoot, I'm on tenterhooks!

Btw, that injunction is just what I'm taking about-- completely toothless.

Just troll FLW, if that's what you're here for. Can the scare tactics. They make you look like a foolish schoolmarm.

Nothing about that rule has ever "changed." There are no fewer than 11 essay companies and writers who choose to pay to advertise on this forum. Besides allowing any writer who agrees to the ethical terms required of its advertisers to advertise here, the forum does absolutely nothing to "promote" any of its advertisers. My only self-promotion efforts here consist of posting approximately once or twice a week, and always on the topic of active threads. Of course, I have no choice but also to defend myself against the constant personal attacks and vicious lies posted about me by those whose (real) problem with me is insane jealousy to the point of hateful vindictive rage for the horrible sin of demonstrating through my posts that I write much better than they could ever hope to write. The most vicious and prolific author of those hateful posts is a failed (fired) American writer masquerading as a "retired British" writer pretending that his motivation for being here is his altruistic desire to "protect" British students.


Actually, the requirements of forum advertisers are spelled out right on the main landing page and they reflect, quite specifically, their "care and concern" for students using our services.


There's no such thing as any law that criminalizes the purchase of academic writing by students. The only thing worse and more pathetic than self-appointed forum vigilante rule-enforcers who aren't administrators of the forum whose rules they presume to enforce is self-appointed forum vigilantes who think it's their role to question the decision of a forum to sell advertising space to those who wish to avail ourselves of that opportunity. One need look no further than the student referenced in Post # 52 of this thread or the OP of this very thread to confirm that I provide great work, because he already used me for a 15-page English Literature project and subsequently offered me another 15-pg project just a couple of weeks ago that I had to decline.

@a1writer
Can you please message me , I need some help after receiving a blackmailing email

If you received any kind of blackmailing email, do not respond to them or engage, at all. Just block all means by which they've contacted you. Responding in any way only encourages them to continue. If you want to help out other prospective victims, post the name of the company right here.

Email was sent:

Below is the email - I've blocked out names
I've blocked numbers and not replied. The work they provided was not used or submitted in the end either.
Will this person email the university as they stated?

Dear XXXXX,

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inform you of a serious matter concerning academic offences that you have committed within University XXXXXX. It has come to my attention that you are associated with the institution and have engaged in actions that constitute academic misconduct, which is a violation of academic integrity and the established policies and regulations of the institution I have all your Whatsapp transcriptions and email transcriptions as an proof to submit and you are being monitored from onward if you are in contact of illegal companies.

I hereby notify you that I am aware of the following academic offences that have taken place:

Plagiarism: The act of presenting someone else's work or ideas as one's own without proper attribution.

Cheating: The act of using unauthorized materials, devices, or assistance during examinations or assessments.

Fabrication: The act of falsifying or inventing data, citations, or sources.

Collusion: The act of working together with others to produce academic work that is falsely represented as individual work.

These actions undermine the principles of fairness, honesty, and intellectual growth upon which the academic community thrives. As a concerned party, I urge you to rectify immediate and appropriate actions to address these academic offences and uphold the integrity of the institution and take an oath to not do that again and with a legal fee you can rectify your mistake and save your career and your name within the institute.

Furthermore, I expect that you will take appropriate steps to rectify the academic misconduct by imposing suitable penalties, such as an oath to not repeat it again and pay the legal fee within 12 hours of the period. Or else I will have to report this to XXXXXXXl (Deputy Vice Chancellor), XXXXXXXX who will conduct the further investigation and you will be expelled from the university and your past activities will also be under investigation.

Please acknowledge the receipt of this legal notice within 2 hours to confirm that appropriate action will be taken in response to these academic offences. Failure to respond or take appropriate action may result in further legal proceedings to protect the rights and interests of those affected by these actions.

I trust that you will handle this matter with the seriousness it deserves and do not contact those parties or report this to anyone except your father XXXXXX who has been helping you in this crime, in adherence to the principles of academic integrity and in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations. I believe that through swift and decisive action.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I eagerly await your response.

Sincerely,

Andrew Seaton
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)

Those are obviously completely faked emails as far as the supposed identity of their author. If the work wasn't used, you haven't violated any honor codes. Even if your university actually had proof that you placed the order, there's no violation unless or until you submit the work for credit. Chances are, they won't bother contacting the school, but it really wouldn't even matter if they did, for the reason suggested above. If they manage to continue contacting you, just preserve the messages for possible future use against them, but don't respond to them at all and continue blocking them on any new media by which they contact you. Don't even consider contacting your school pre-emptively, as some victims who have posted here considered doing. You should post the name and url of the website here to help others avoid falling into similar situations.

Thank you, the website is as follows.

As a career professional writer, I read the very first passage on their website and immediately notice 3 or 4 glaring examples of mistakes and unprofessional sentence structure, word choice, and/or use of idioms. I always wonder whether prospective clients don't read those or just don't notice what I notice. Your posts are actually written much better than their website copy. With the benefit of hindsight, do you think any of that could have been noticable to you, or is it just not as obvious to people who don't write for a living as it is to me?

Do I need to report the emails to the police?

I would. If you're in the US, just do it through the FBI right here: ic3.gov/Home/ComplaintChoice

I'm in the UK so do I forward all emails to report@phishing.gov.uk

That as well as actionfraud.police.uk/how-to-report-fraud

@Dipsinho
I've not had access to internet for a day!
Don't do anything until I have reviewed your case. Listen to my advice as I am in the UK.

@Dipsinho
It is best if I deal with you via Private Message. I think you may need 6 posts before you can use the function, so just reply to this post here and that should be fine.

Thanks @a1writer - I've sent you a message

Just received WhatsApp message from following number FYI +44 7463 572566

Block every new number from which they contact you, don't respond, and just continue posting their contact info here.

You know what to do, which is nothing. Do not panic. My Private Messages to you will hopefully reassure you.
Check out other posts for sensible, unbiased advice on similar situations from @noted too.
Between us we help students avoid succumbing to blackmail.

I'm not a legal expert, but I can offer some general advice on how to handle this situation. It sounds like you're dealing with a potentially concerning situation involving a company that you've paid for academic help. Here are some steps you might consider taking:

Consult Legal Help: If you're feeling threatened or coerced by the company's actions, you may want to consult a legal professional. They can provide guidance based on the specific laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.

Document All Communication: Keep records of all communication you've had with the company, including emails, messages, and any threats they've made. This documentation could be valuable in case you need to take legal action or report the situation to authorities.

Contact Your University: If you feel comfortable, you might want to contact your university's academic advising or student support services to inform them about the situation. They may be able to provide advice on how to handle the matter and any potential consequences.

Avoid Further Communication: It's generally advisable to avoid further communication with the company until you've consulted legal advice. Don't feel compelled to make any payments or take any actions without proper guidance.

Verify Their Claims: If they're claiming to have information about your university, it's possible that this information could have been obtained through publicly available means. Verify any claims they make before making decisions based on them.

Protect Your Personal Information: Be cautious about sharing any further personal information with the company. Ensure that your personal and financial details are secure.

Stay Calm and Informed: While this situation can be stressful, try to remain calm and seek advice from professionals who can provide accurate and personalized guidance.

Remember that each situation is unique, and it's important to get advice tailored to your circumstances. Consulting with a legal expert and possibly involving your university can help you navigate this situation effectively and protect your rights and interests.

At first, you don't need to worry about anything because these companies are not for real. It is there way of threatening students just for sake of earning more money from the students. You got to be careful when you spending your money online because there are lot's of scammers out there.

So just relax and don't respond to any of there emails or calls. Block them and nothing will happen.

Don't contact anybody except law enforcement. Attorneys in private practice play no role at all in reporting crimes and attorneys in private practice who handle criminal law represent clients accused of crimes. The only thing an attorney will advise you to do is report it to law-enforcement authorities. In the US, report it to the FBI through: ic3.gov/Home/ComplaintChoice and in the UK, report it to: actionfraud.police.uk/how-to-report-fraud .


Contacting your university is the last thing you should ever consider doing. If blackmailers are threatening to contact your university, doing so yourself "pre-emptively" is much like shooting yourself in the knee first, because a blackmailer is threatening to shoot you in your knee unless you pay the ransom. If you admit to your university that you submitted work written by someone else, they'll most likely handle it exactly as they would if you got caught without volunteering the information, yourself. If you never actually submitted the work, you're not in violation of any academic-honesty codes, but universities don't get involved in this kind of problem, at all. They'll simply advise you to contact law enforcement and/or a lawyer, which means you're putting yourself on their "radar" for future reference, for absolutely no reason. They're not going to provide any kind of help, so there's no reason to bring yourself to their attention. Do not even think about contacting your university.


Don't waste your time worrying about it and trying to figure out what's true and/or where thay found any info. Once you're actually being blackmailed, it's too late to do anything other than report it to law enforcement and ignore them and block any means by which they've contacted you. If their threats are bogus, nothing will come of it; and it their threats are real, there's nothing you can do about it, unless you're actually considering paying the ransom, which would be a big mistake. Once they know you're willing to pay them, they're not going to just accept the payment, go away, and leave you alone. They're much more likely to continue threatening you and demanding more money. Where they got their info is a moot point that you shouldn't allow to occupy your time or your mind. Ignore their messages, block all means of contacting you, and report it to law enforcement.


Actually, if you just search the term "blackmail" on this forum, you'll find that these situations are anything but "unique" and that they're actually remarkably similar, except for very minor details. Sometimes, they deliver some horrible and totally unusable work first, and then they come up with some excuse for demanding more money. Other times, they refuse to cancel the order after you try to cancel, or they come up with some excuse for demanding that you pay for the whole project after you order just a short portion of it, or they demand full payment even though their websites say that there's no obligation to pay anything if you don't like the outline (or draft, or whatever) you tried to order before deciding that you don't want them to produce your project. The differences in the minor details of what excuses or justifications they try to use are irrelevant, because the scheme is always the same: They demand money that you don't really owe them for work that you don't want (or siginificantly more money than you agreed to pay for work that you received) and they threaten to reveal your use of their services to your university. Sometimes, they avoid phrasing it like a threat and they present it as "legal fees" they need to help "protect" you from some totally bogus, nonexistent external threat. These minor differences in the particulars are irrelevant.

@a1writer
Great advice and thank you so much for the reassurances via private messages. I did exactly as you said which is nothing and blocked all contacts and reported the emails.