"The reality is, most victims are betrayed by those who they have grown close to, either through friendship or romance," a spokesperson of the NYPD said in a statement. "The first time being forced to commit sex acts is usually masked behind the false, 'Just this one time for financial reasons' and 'If you love me, you'll do this.' Once the act is committed, that becomes another tool of manipulation by utilizing threats to expose their actions to those who know them. Physical violence is not required (though often used), but the fear of violence is ALWAYS present."