A GREEDY OnlyFans model threatened to tell a married subscriber’s wife he had signed up unless he paid hundreds of pounds.
Bethan Guy, whose page featured her in the nude and engaging in sexual activity, was handed £450 by the terrified user.
But when the 29-year-old demanded more cash, the man went to police and she was arrested.
Guy has now swerved a jail term and was instead handed a two-year sentence suspended for two years.
Even while awaiting sentencing for a charge of blackmail, the brazen model continued to promote her OnlyFans page.
Swindon Crown Court heard the victim, who can’t be named, was left terrified he would lose his family if Guy exposed him.
In a statement read to the court, he said: “I felt trapped and helpless. I didn’t have enough money to pay my rent and bills, which was a huge strain for me.
“I felt I had no choice but to pay the money, as she had made the threats very clear and I was afraid of the devastating affect it would have on my life if I didn’t pay.”
After the victim went to the police, the model was arrested and charged with blackmail.
She pleaded guilty to the crime, which has a maximum sentence of 14 years, in December last year.
Guy then shared an apology on her social media for the “stupid” mistake.
She said: “If I could go back to the moment it happened I would because it honestly was just a mistake.
“But this small mistake has now cost me so much pain and dread I can’t even explain.
“If I could give anyone advice it’ll be don’t think you’re untouchable because something will catch up one day.”
As well as a suspended prison term, Guy must pay compensation of £450 back to the victim at a rate of £50 per month.
She was also ordered to complete 225 hours of unpaid work in the community and 12 sessions of mental health treatment.
Guy will also be made to complete 15 rehabilitation activity days with the probation service.
DC Emma Rossiter said: “Guy met her victim through SnapChat where she was selling adult photos of herself.
“She then began threatening to tell his partner if he did not hand over money.
“Sadly, we are seeing increasing numbers of people being blackmailed through social media sites.
“If you’ve been a victim, we’d like you to remember whatever has happened is not your fault, even though you might have been told it is.
“We understand that it might be difficult to report this type of crime to us but we are here to listen and help where we can.”
