Why this happens on Signal

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. Your OnlyFans subscriber list and the access dates for the leaked content
  2. 02
    Run a biometric scan to find every copy across platforms Content first appearing on Signal 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 Signal Signal does not have content moderation tooling because of its end to end encryption and zero metadata architecture. Removal of content requires action against the sender directly.
  4. 04
    Preserve identification metadata for subpoena Even anonymous accounts produce identifiable metadata through Signal. Account creation IP, device fingerprint, and posting history support law enforcement subpoena to identify the perpetrator. Doe defendant filings preserve civil claims while identification proceeds.
  5. 05
    Escalate through hosting and CDN if required Signal's architecture means there is no platform side enforcement. Action against the sender is the only available remedy. Police reports with the sender's phone number and law enforcement subpoenas are the practical path.
  6. 06
    File a police report and preserve the legal record 47 USC 223a TAKE IT DOWN Act for platform removal 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 Signal actually take to remove the content?

Signal does not have platform side moderation tools, so removal does not proceed through the platform itself. The remedy is action against the sender directly. ScanErase coordinates the parallel legal response that does produce removal in these cases.

What if the perpetrator re uploads the content after removal?

Signal 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 onlyfans got leaked and found this guide. Will using ScanErase reveal my identity to Signal or anyone else?

ScanErase processes all data confidentially. Notices to Signal 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.