What To Do If Someone Is Threatening You with Intimate Images
If someone is threatening to send your intimate images to friends, family, or employers unless you comply, it is critical to stay calm and take action. Use the tools available to protect yourself and document the situation.
Threats related to intimate images can escalate quickly and are serious in nature. The best course of action is to stop all communication with the individual, document their threats, and utilize ScanErase to discover where your images are currently hosted online. This tool helps you find every match for your images and provides information for taking further steps.
What to do: step-by-step
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Stop all communication with the individual Cease all contact. Communication provides leverage and information.
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Do not comply with demands Responding to threats rarely stops them and may lead to further escalation.
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Screenshot all threats as evidence Document all messages for future reference.
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Upload your face photo to find all current hosting locations Images may already be partially distributed. ScanErase finds all current hosting locations.
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Use your findings to file your reports Document your evidence and report your situation to law enforcement.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if I am threatened?
Document the threats and use ScanErase to find where your images are appearing online.
What if the threats involve cryptocurrency?
Document all details related to cryptocurrency demands and include them in your report to law enforcement.
I am under 18. Who should I talk to?
If you are a minor being threatened, tell a trusted adult immediately. Reach out to organizations that can help. You are not alone.
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