SECURITYR/SCAMS
Stolen phone, how likely am I to be blackmailed
A person lost their phone in a public park, which was turned off and taken several kilometers away. They blocked the SIM card, initiated a remote factory reset, and are concerned about sensitive photos on an SD card and Instagram screenshots potentially leading to blackmail or scams.
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