Why this happens on XVideos

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. The catfish account's profile and posting history
  2. 02
    Run a biometric scan to find every copy across platforms Content first appearing on XVideos 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 XVideos XVideos accepts NCII reports through its content removal form and through its DMCA agent. The platform requires the removal request to include the video URL and the basis for the takedown.
  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 romance scam rings and can coordinate with international law enforcement.
  5. 05
    Escalate through hosting and CDN if required XVideos is hosted by WebGroup Czech Republic AS. Hosting provider escalation goes through WebGroup's abuse contact and through Czech data protection authority complaints under GDPR.
  6. 06
    File a police report and preserve the legal record 47 USC 223a TAKE IT DOWN Act for the NCII content 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 XVideos actually take to remove the content?

XVideos typically responds in approximately 34 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?

XVideos 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 catfish using my photos for nudes and found this guide. Will using ScanErase reveal my identity to XVideos or anyone else?

ScanErase processes all data confidentially. Notices to XVideos 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.