OnlyFans 'agents' control and threaten creators while taking half their earnings, BBC finds
A BBC investigation reveals that OnlyFans management agencies are exploiting creators through coercive control, threats of violence, and financial abuse. The report highlights a pattern of predatory behavior within the industry, including instances of physical assault against creators.
Why it matters
It exposes the lack of safety and oversight for independent creators on adult platforms, raising urgent questions about corporate responsibility and worker protection in the gig economy.
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The report relies on investigative journalism and first-hand accounts to document criminal behavior without taking a political stance.
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