Stop Extortion. Protect Our Community.
Free, confidential resources for South Asian communities in British Columbia facing extortion threats.
🆘 Get Help Now
Immediate Danger
911
VictimLink BC (24/7)
1-800-563-0808
240+ languages incl. Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu
Surrey Extortion Tip Line
236-485-5149
Crime Stoppers (Anonymous)
1-800-222-8477
Quick Steps If You're Being Extorted
⚠️ Remember: Don't panic. You have options.
Extortionists want you to act in fear. Take a breath. Follow these steps.
- Don't pay. Payment rarely stops demands — it usually leads to more.
- Don't delete anything. Messages, calls, emails are evidence.
- Stop responding. Silence is safer than engagement.
- Secure your accounts. Change passwords, enable 2FA.
- Tell someone you trust. Isolation is the extortionist's weapon.
- Report it. Your report helps protect others.
Resources
You Are Not Alone
Extortion is a crime. You are the victim — not the wrongdoer.
These crimes target our community because extortionists exploit cultural values around family honor, reputation, and shame. Naming what's happening takes their power away.
Thousands of families across Canada have faced this. Many have come through it. Support exists. Reporting works.
📚 Available in Your Language
For Community Organizations
Are you a gurdwara, mandir, mosque, cultural association, or community organization?
We offer free prevention workshops and printed materials in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu.