Police are investigating a suspected attempt to blackmail model and television presenter Tamara Ecclestone.
According to reports, the 27-year-old daughter of Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone contacted officers after allegedly receiving threats to reveal details about her personal life.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "On Monday, December 5 police on Kensington and Chelsea borough received a complaint regarding an inappropriate communication relating to the release of personal information.
"The allegation was assessed and is now being investigated at this early stage as blackmail.
"CID on Kensington and Chelsea are investigating.
"No arrests have been made. Inquiries continue."
Miss Ecclestone is the elder daughter of the motor racing magnate from his marriage to second wife Slavica.
She recently featured in Channel 5 reality show Billion Dollar Girl, which documented her lavish lifestyle.
A spokesman for Miss Ecclestone told the Daily Mail: "Tamara is aware of the matter and the police are handling it on her behalf."