'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom

BBC News - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete March 11, 2026 at 01:00 AM

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A BBC report highlights the exploitation of low-paid workers in the Philippines who act as "chatters" for OnlyFans models. These workers, often employed by third-party agencies, earn as little as $2 per hour while engaging in online interactions with fans and selling content on behalf of higher-earning creators. The chatters describe the work as unpleasant and emotionally taxing, citing the pressure to engage in "sexting" and the deceptive nature of impersonating someone else. A union has expressed concern about the unregulated nature of this work. OnlyFans, which generated significant revenue in 2024, declined to comment, but their terms state their business relationship is solely with the content creator. The practice has also led to legal cases against OnlyFans and agencies, with users alleging deception.

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BBC News - World

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Philippines

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