When a device is physically stolen and the thief accesses and distributes private intimate images, two criminal offenses occur: the theft itself and the non-consensual distribution of intimate imagery. Both are reportable to law enforcement. You have the right to find where your images appear online as soon as the theft occurs.

ScanErase can begin identifying where your images are located online immediately after you report the theft. You do not need to wait for law enforcement to recover your device or identify the thief before acting. The discovery process operates in parallel with any criminal investigation.

Report the device theft to local police and include information about the intimate images that were on the device. Some law enforcement agencies may coordinate with platforms to expedite the process in active theft cases. Your ScanErase report provides the platform list and evidence of distribution that officers may need.

What to do right now

  1. File a police report for the stolen deviceInclude information about the intimate images that were stored on the device. The stolen device report supports any actions you take with ScanErase.
  2. Remote wipe the device if possibleIf Find My iPhone, Find My Device, or a similar service is enabled, remotely wipe the device immediately.
  3. Run a biometric scanScanErase identifies all platforms where your images have been posted from the stolen device.
  4. Review your exposure reportGet the full results from ScanErase and see every match regarding your images.
  5. File a separate NCII criminal complaintDevice theft and NCII distribution are separate criminal offenses. File a report for both with the documentation you gather.