OnlyFans 'agents' control and threaten creators while taking half their earnings, BBC finds
Summary
A BBC investigation found that some agents managing OnlyFans creators in the UK control and threaten them, often taking half their earnings. These agents sometimes use abusive behavior and violence, while OnlyFans says it does not support or manage these third-party agents.Key Facts
- OnlyFans creators hire agents who promise to help increase their earnings.
- Some agents become controlling, threaten creators and their families, and use violence.
- One creator reported masked men attacking her at home after conflicts with her agents.
- The BBC found these agents share tactics in large online groups, including intimidation to control creators.
- OnlyFans has known about these agency issues for years but says it cannot influence contracts outside its platform.
- Human rights experts say this situation shows signs of exploitation and abuse.
- OnlyFans takes a 20% fee from creators’ earnings; agents often take a large share of what remains.
- OnlyFans’ parent company reported $684 million pre-tax profit in its latest financial report.
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