What To Do If Your Images Appear on a Revenge Porn Site
Dedicated revenge porn sites exist specifically to host non-consensual intimate imagery. These sites often resist voluntary removal requests, making it critical to know your exposure.
Revenge porn sites are platforms dedicated to hosting non-consensual intimate imagery. Understanding where your images appear is essential. ScanErase finds every match across platforms for a comprehensive overview of your exposure.
What to do: step-by-step
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Do not pay the site to find your images Many revenge porn sites charge fees. Payment is not required, and funding these operations enables continued harm to others.
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Do not attempt to hack or manipulate the site Unauthorized access to websites is a separate federal crime. Use legal means and resources to address the issue.
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Upload your face photo to scan all platforms ScanErase identifies the specific revenge porn site and all other platforms where your face and images appear.
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Act on the results from your exposure report Use the information from your scan to take appropriate action, whether filing reports or seeking help.
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Report the site to the FTC and NCMEC FTC at ftc.gov and NCMEC's CyberTipline accept reports on sites that specialize in NCII.
Frequently asked questions
What if the revenge porn site charges a fee?
Extorting victims may be illegal under state statutes. Do not pay. Report extortion attempts to your state attorney general.
Can the site owner be prosecuted?
Operating a site that knowingly hosts NCII can create liability under federal and state law. Report site operators to the FBI IC3 at ic3.gov and your state attorney general.
What if the site is based in another country?
Non-US-based sites may not be subject to direct enforcement, but many images can be found by US-based search engines (Google, Bing). ScanErase finds your images across these platforms.
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