Why this matters for AI sextortion on Erome

How removal works

The four step deepfake removal process under the TAKE IT DOWN Act of 2026.

What to do, step by step

  1. 01
    Forensically preserve every instance before any other action Capture full page screenshots with the URL bar visible, save the highest resolution copy of the threatened deepfake content available, and document any visible AI generator fingerprints including watermarks, edge blending artifacts, and skin texture inconsistencies. Every message from the perpetrator with timestamps and account handles preserved
  2. 02
    Run a biometric scan to find every copy across platforms AI sextortion content distributed on Erome rarely stays there. ScanErase indexes 2.4 billion face embeddings across 200 plus platforms and identifies every current hosting location in a single scan, including mirror copies and AI generated variants.
  3. 03
    File the formal Title IX report with the institution File a written report with the school's Title IX office or equivalent administrator. The report should cite the deepfake nature of the content, the Erome circulation, and any documented impact on the educational environment. Title IX requires school investigation regardless of whether law enforcement is involved.
  4. 04
    Report to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center File at ic3.gov immediately with full evidence of the scam communications. The FBI maintains active investigations against organized sextortion and AI deepfake operations and can coordinate with international law enforcement.
  5. 05
    Coordinate the Erome platform removal pipeline Erome accepts removal notices at abuse@erome.com and through its DMCA contact. The platform processes notices manually and requires the album URL plus identification of the affected images.
  6. 06
    Escalate through hosting and CDN if required Erome is hosted on bullet proof providers in Eastern Europe. Hosting provider escalation is generally ineffective. Faster removal typically comes from Cloudflare abuse reports for the CDN layer.
  7. 07
    File the complete evidence record for the legal track Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 for federally funded institutions provides the foundational legal basis for this action. Document every notice sent, every platform response, and every confirmation in a single evidence file. ScanErase produces this Verified Removal Package automatically as your case progresses.

The 48 hour statutory deadline

Statutory 48 hour removal timeline: 47 USC 223a requires platforms to remove non-consensual intimate imagery within 48 hours of a valid notice.

Legal context

Frequently asked questions

Will paying the sextortion demand make it stop?

Documented data from FBI investigations shows that payment confirms ability to pay and produces escalating demands in over 80 percent of cases. Payment also creates additional financial evidence that the perpetrator can weaponize. Do not pay under any circumstances and file the IC3 report immediately.

How long will Erome actually take to remove the deepfake content?

Erome typically responds in approximately 48 hours when a properly formatted statutory notice is filed. ScanErase files the notice within 5 minutes of authorization and tracks compliance through your Verified Removal Package.

What if the institution refuses to act on my complaint?

Institutional non response is itself documented evidence that supports civil claims and federal complaint escalation. Title IX non compliance produces Department of Education enforcement options, and Title VII non response supports EEOC charges that may lead to right to sue letters.

What if the perpetrator re uploads the deepfake to Erome after removal?

Erome retains hash signatures of removed NCII content which prevents identical re uploads to the same platform. A follow-up ScanErase scan checks for re uploads across all 200 plus indexed platforms, including AI generated variant versions, so you can file a new notice as soon as matches reappear.

Will the school Title IX report action reveal my identity to Erome or the perpetrator?

School disciplinary action against the perpetrator, accommodations and protections for the victim, documented school record that supports civil claims, policy improvements that prevent future incidents. The disclosure scope is limited to what the action requires. Your scan and removal process is not disclosed to employers, family, or any third parties beyond the recipients required by the specific legal procedure.

I searched someone is threatening to share ai deepfakes of me and found this guide. What is the very first thing I should do right now?

Before any other action, forensically preserve the evidence with full page screenshots and the highest resolution file copies you can obtain. Do not pay the perpetrator under any circumstances. Payment confirms ability to pay, produces escalating demands, and does not stop the distribution of the threatened content in over 80 percent of cases. Once evidence is preserved, the Erome takedown notice and the school Title IX report action can proceed in parallel.