diff --git a/backup/backup.py b/backup/backup.py
index 7fe9b4d..6202e3a 100644
--- a/backup/backup.py
+++ b/backup/backup.py
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ class Backup(commands.Cog):
         except (json.JSONDecodeError, IndexError):
             try:
                 export = json.loads(await ctx.message.reference.resolved.attachments[0].read())
-            except (json.JSONDecodeError, IndexError):
+            except (json.JSONDecodeError, IndexError, AttributeError):
                 await ctx.send(error("Please provide a valid JSON export file."))
                 return