Romance scams targeting people through dating apps, social media, and email have become one of the most common forms of intimate image abuse. The perpetrators build a false relationship, obtain intimate images, and then threaten to share them unless paid. ScanErase addresses the distribution side. Law enforcement addresses the criminal fraud.

How ScanErase works for your situation

  1. Report the scam to law enforcement File with the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3.gov) and local police. Romance scam fraud is a federal crime.
  2. Scan for distributed content Upload your face photo. ScanErase finds all locations where intimate images of you have been posted across 200+ platforms.
  3. Review confirmed matches Your private dashboard shows all confirmed locations.
  4. Authorize removal notices Legal 223a notices sent to all hosting platforms with 48-hour deadlines.
  5. Retain your Evidence Locker for law enforcement Your case documentation supports the IC3 report and any civil action.

Frequently asked questions

The person says they will post more unless I pay. Should I pay?

Do not pay. Payment does not result in deletion and typically invites escalation. Report to law enforcement and use ScanErase to remove any content already posted.

The scammer used a fake identity. Can I still take action against the platforms?

Yes. The TAKE IT DOWN Act directs your notice to the platform hosting the content, not to the person who posted it. Platform compliance obligations exist regardless of who uploaded the material.

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