OnlyFans 'agents' are reportedly taking up to half of creators' earnings, while some are accused of controlling, threatening, and abusing them, according to allegations from dozens of UK creators and internal agency practices linked to the adult content platform OnlyFans.
The BBC investigation found that creators are not adequately protected from coercive arrangements that often begin with promises of support and higher income. The investigation comes after rapid growth in a shadow industry of 'OnlyFans management agencies,' which recruit creators, run their accounts, and take a share of earnings in exchange for supposed business growth.