Sextortion Investigations help people who are being threatened with the release of intimate images or videos unless they pay or send more. You are not to blame, and you are not alone. Send one short request and independent investigators reply with availability and prices.
Send a short, discreet request and get sextortion investigation quotes.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat to Do Right Now
- Do not pay. Paying usually leads to more demands.
- Do not delete. Keep the chats, usernames, numbers and payment details.
- Stop replying. Block the person after you have kept the evidence.
- Report. Report to SAPS and to the platform where contact happened.
- Under 18. If the person targeted is under 18, report to SAPS immediately.
What an Investigator Does
- Preserves the evidence on your own device properly.
- Links the accounts, numbers and payment details used.
- Helps you file platform takedown reports.
- Prepares a case file to support your SAPS case and any protection order.
What to Send First
Only a short description, such as the platform used and when the threats started. Never upload images or screenshots through the request form. The investigator will explain how to keep evidence safely.
How It Works
- Confidential call. The investigator listens and explains the options.
- Preservation. Evidence on your device is captured with your consent.
- Tracing and reporting. Accounts are investigated and reported to platforms.
- Case file. Findings are handed to you for SAPS or an attorney.
Limits
Investigators cannot hack the other person's accounts or devices. Platforms decide on takedowns, and removal of content cannot be guaranteed. Many offenders are overseas, so tracing may not identify a person.
Sextortion Investigations Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Confidential consultation | R1,000 - R3,500 |
| Evidence preservation and platform reporting | R3,500 - R10,000 |
| Full sextortion investigation, per case | R5,000 - R25,000 |
| Investigator hourly rate | R500 - R2,000 per hour |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark figures in rand, rounded. They are compiled from prices published by South African investigation firms and typical market rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no investigator is bound by them. Confirm VAT, travel and what each quotation includes.
Get prices for confidential help rather than a range. Send one short request, with no obligation.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Number of accounts. More accounts mean more tracing.
- Platforms involved. Each has its own reporting process.
- Urgency. Active threats may need same-day work.
- Legal support. Work for protection orders or court is extra.
Sextortion Investigations FAQs
Should I pay to make it stop?
No. Payment rarely ends the threats and often leads to bigger demands.
Is sextortion a crime in South Africa?
Yes. Threatening to share intimate images is a crime. Report it to SAPS.
Can the images be removed from the internet?
Platforms can remove content that breaks their rules, but removal cannot be guaranteed.
Will this stay confidential?
Investigators handle these cases discreetly. Ask each one how they store your information.
What if the victim is a child?
Report to SAPS immediately. Do not forward or keep copies of images of a child.
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Request discreet sextortion investigation quotes through Private Investigators South Africa and choose the investigator you are comfortable with.
Private Investigators South Africa is a referral and quote service. We do not carry out investigations and we do not employ investigators. Work is quoted and carried out by independent investigators, and your agreement is with the one you choose. Ask for a written quotation and proof of PSIRA registration before you pay a deposit. No investigator can promise a particular result or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
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Keep it brief. Do not send ID documents, passwords, intimate images or evidence through this form. Your enquiry is passed only to investigators suited to the job, and you decide whether to go ahead.
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