Why this happens on Facebook

The takedown process

Every ScanErase takedown follows the same four step process across all 78 platforms.

What to do, step by step

  1. 01
    Document every instance before reporting Capture full page screenshots with the URL bar visible, the posting account handle, and the upload timestamp. Full page screenshot of every URL where the content appears, with the URL bar visible
  2. 02
    Run a biometric scan to find every copy across platforms Content first appearing on Facebook 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 AI generated derivatives.
  3. 03
    Dispatch the takedown notice to Facebook Facebook accepts NCII reports through Meta's NCII portal and through the in app report flow. Marketplace, Groups, and Profile content all share the same reporting pipeline.
  4. 04
    Do not contact the ex partner before notices are filed Do not contact the ex partner before evidence is preserved and notices are filed. Confrontation gives them time to delete content and craft a denial. All communication during the active removal phase should be through counsel. The ex partner's behavior during this period is critical evidence.
  5. 05
    Notify Google and Bing for search deindexing Search engine deindexing runs in parallel to platform removal. Even after the original is removed, search engines retain cached thumbnails and snippets for weeks. File NCII removal requests with both Google and Bing alongside the platform notice.
  6. 06
    File a police report and preserve the legal record 47 USC 223a TAKE IT DOWN Act for the platform removal obligation provides the federal basis for the takedown. Document every notice sent, every platform response, and every removal confirmation in a single evidence file. ScanErase produces this Verified Removal Package automatically as your case progresses.

Legal context

Frequently asked questions

How long will Facebook actually take to remove the content?

Facebook typically responds in approximately 6 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 perpetrator re uploads the content after removal?

Facebook 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, so you can file a new notice as soon as matches reappear.

I searched my ex leaked my photos and found this guide. Will using ScanErase reveal my identity to Facebook or anyone else?

ScanErase processes all data confidentially. Notices to Facebook contain only the information required by 47 USC 223a, which does not include details beyond the affected URLs and your verified identity. Your scan and removal process is not disclosed to employers, family, or any third parties.