diff --git a/redbot/cogs/permissions/permissions.py b/redbot/cogs/permissions/permissions.py
index b93c3ff9e..a8a6360e5 100644
--- a/redbot/cogs/permissions/permissions.py
+++ b/redbot/cogs/permissions/permissions.py
@@ -282,7 +282,8 @@ class Permissions(commands.Cog):
         except discord.Forbidden:
             await ctx.send(_("I'm not allowed to DM you."))
         else:
-            await ctx.send(_("I've just sent the file to you via DM."))
+            if not isinstance(ctx.channel, discord.DMChannel):
+                await ctx.send(_("I've just sent the file to you via DM."))
         finally:
             file.close()