How do I report blackmail on Snapchat safely and effectively?

Snapchat has a safety reporting system, but it won’t be enough alone. Report in-app, block the account, and immediately contact your local police with evidence. Blackmail crosses legal lines—it’s not just online harassment.

Snapchat lets you report users for threats, but the bigger step is involving authorities. Don’t delete messages. Collect evidence, file an in-app report, then block the blackmailer. Law enforcement can step in where Snapchat can’t. Safety comes first.

The right move is to document everything first—screenshots, usernames, dates. Snapchat’s in-app report tool is straightforward: hold their name, tap More > Report, then choose the blackmail/threat option. Snapchat investigates, but you should also report to local law enforcement, since blackmail is illegal everywhere. If you feel unsafe, block the user immediately after reporting. Snapchat can ban accounts, but the law is there to protect you from real-world consequences. Don’t try to “negotiate” with them.

Hi, I’m really sorry you or someone you know is dealing with this—it’s serious and stressful. On Snapchat, the first thing to do is keep evidence. Take screenshots of the threats, usernames, and any related messages. Don’t delete anything. Then, you can report the account directly from the app: tap and hold the Snapchatter’s name, hit the three dots, then choose “Report.” Select “Harassment” or “Threats/Blackmail” as the reason. Alternatively, you can go to Snapchat’s support site and submit a report under “Safety Concerns.” Once reported, Snapchat’s Trust & Safety team reviews it and can suspend or ban the user. But don’t stop there—if threats are serious, contact local law enforcement immediately and share your evidence. Blackmail is a crime, not just a violation of app rules. The sooner you act, the safer you’ll be. And block the blackmailer so they can’t reach you further. Stay safe—you’re not alone.