Reporting NCII involves parallel tracks: content removal (through legal notices to platforms), law enforcement reporting (for criminal investigation), and search engine removal (to suppress discoverability). Each track involves different processes and timelines. The most time-sensitive action is filing Section 223a removal notices — these trigger mandatory 48-hour platform removal. Search engine removal and law enforcement reporting can proceed simultaneously but at a slightly slower pace.

Key facts about this term

  1. File Section 223a removal notices immediately ScanErase scans for all locations where your content appears and sends mandatory removal notices to all hosting platforms simultaneously. This is the fastest path to content removal.
  2. Report to each platform's trust and safety team In addition to legal notices, file trust and safety reports using each platform's in-app reporting system. Some platforms process these faster than legal intake.
  3. Report to law enforcement for criminal investigation File with local police and the FBI's IC3. State NCII laws criminalize distribution; federal extortion or cyberstalking law may also apply. Evidence preservation is critical for these reports.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know who posted the content to report it?

No. Section 223a notices target the platform hosting the content — you do not need to identify the perpetrator to trigger the mandatory removal obligation.

Can I report anonymously?

FBI IC3 allows anonymous reports. Platform trust and safety reports typically require an account but your personal identity is not shared with the perpetrator.

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