Military spouses face exposure risks from multiple sources: past relationships, targeted harassment by individuals who resent the military connection, and exploitation of the separation stress of deployment periods. Face exposure involving a military spouse can also create secondary complications for the service member, particularly regarding security clearance reviews. The process applies equally to military spouses, and the discovery flow is confidential and designed to be navigated without involving the service member's chain of command.

How ScanErase works for your situation

  1. Run ScanErase privately Confidential. Service member's command or unit is never notified.
  2. Find your face on all platforms Scan across 2.4 billion indexed images to see every match within minutes of authorization.
  3. File a police report on-base or with civilian authorities Military spouses can file with both civilian local police and, if the perpetrator is also military, with the base's criminal investigation division.
  4. Contact Military OneSource for support resources Military OneSource (1-800-342-9647) provides confidential support including legal referrals for military families.
  5. Consult a JAG attorney if needed JAG attorneys can advise on military-specific legal implications of face exposure situations.

Frequently asked questions

Can face exposure targeting my spouse affect a service member's security clearance?

Face exposure situations are evaluated case-by-case in security clearance reviews. A service member who reports the situation immediately and takes action through their spouse's ScanErase process demonstrates responsible handling.

Should I tell my deployed spouse about face exposure immediately or wait?

This is a personal decision. Victim advocates can help you think through the communication decision. The discovery process can proceed regardless of whether the service member is immediately notified.

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