Take a breath. You don't have to fix everything at once.

You are not alone, and this is not your fault. What's happening to you is abuse — a crime, not a shame.

The steps below are calm and concrete. Take them one at a time.

Before anything disappears, save what you can — screenshots vanish, and they're your proof.

• Screenshot the messages, profiles, and posts — and make sure the URL, date, and time are visible in the same picture.
• Capture the username or profile of whoever posted it, and the surrounding context — not just the image on its own.
• Don't delete the threatening messages.
• Save everything somewhere safe and private.

If someone is threatening you:don't pay, and stop replying. Don't send more images. Paying almost never makes it stop — it usually leads to more demands. Block them after you've saved the evidence.

If your images are already shared:don't engage the person who posted them. Move straight to getting the content taken down.

Use the free, global tools below to have your images blocked and removed across major platforms — and report the content directly where it appears.

See Free tools that remove your images further down this page.

Not every site is covered by those tools. If your images are on a smaller site, look for a “Report,” “Contact,” “Abuse,” or “DMCA” link — usually in the footer. Send a short, firm message:

“This page contains intimate images of me, shared without my consent. Please remove [link] immediately.”

Keep a copy of what you send and any reply.

If nothing has been shared yet, you can still act: StopNCII (below) can block your images pre-emptively across major platforms.

Abuse often starts with access. Close the door.

• Change your passwords — use strong, unique ones.
• Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA).
• Check for logins or devices you don't recognize.
• Consider a separate email address just for reporting and takedown messages, so this stays out of your personal inbox.

You don't have to carry this alone. Reach out to someone you trust, and use the global resources on this page.

Digital Dignity can keep watching for you over time — see Once you're through this moment below.

Finding help and laws specific to your country is coming soon (see below).