Sextortion works by creating terror about what could be shared publicly. The perpetrator's power depends on that fear. Two actions reduce it immediately: reporting the threat to law enforcement so there is a legal record, and using ScanErase to remove any content that has already been shared so the perpetrator cannot escalate damage.

How ScanErase works for your situation

  1. Do not pay Payment does not end sextortion. It signals that you will pay again and invites escalation.
  2. Preserve all evidence Screenshot every message, demand, and piece of evidence before blocking the person. This supports any law enforcement investigation.
  3. Report to law enforcement File a report with local police and the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3.gov). Sextortion is a federal crime.
  4. Scan for any posted content Upload your photo to ScanErase. If any content has already been shared, the biometric scan will find it across 200+ platforms.
  5. Send legal removal notices ScanErase sends formal 47 U.S.C. 223a notices to all hosting platforms with 48-hour deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

What if paying makes the person stop?

Data from law enforcement agencies consistently shows that paying sextortion demands does not result in content deletion and frequently triggers further demands. Do not pay.

The person says they will post more if I report them. Should I report anyway?

Yes. Reporting creates a legal record. ScanErase can remove content that gets posted quickly. The perpetrator's leverage decreases when you have active legal removal tools in place.

I do not know if any images have been shared yet. Should I use ScanErase?

Yes. A scan now will confirm whether anything has been posted and where. Knowing your exposure is an important first step whether or not you see content in the results.

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