File a complaint for online blackmail (THESEE) (Online Service)

Ministry of the Interior

What is online blackmail?

Online blackmail is a infringement.

This refers to the fact that a malicious person comes into contact with a person via a online communication service and threatening to reveal or invent facts that could damage her honor in order to obtain a sum of money from her.

Under what conditions is it possible to lodge a complaint?

So you can drop off complaint in this online service, a request for money must have been made. He's no payment and/or collection required.

Warning  

Only adults can deposit complaint on the THESEE online service. Minors can only perform a signaling.

Your complaint must be as complete as possible so that investigators can identify the perpetrator of the offense. You can complete it in a six-year period from the fact-finding commission. Complaining can be done through THESEE.

What are the consequences of filing a complaint on THESEE?

As soon as your complaint is validated by professionals in this online service, you receive an information notice in your personal space “Service-Public.fr”. This notice gives you information on the follow-up to your complaint, the assistance you can receive (e.g. assistance from a lawyer) and the means to obtain compensation.

How to file a complaint on THESEE?

This online service can be used if you are a individual of nationality French or foreign.

You can file a complaint only in your own name and by indicating your identity.

You must authenticate with FranceConnect.

Warning  

Only persons who do not have the possibility to use FranceConnect (example: foreigners tourists) can use a Service-Public.fr account

Go to the online procedure

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