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I am a minor/adult, and I have received a sexually explicit image, without asking for it
I am a minor/adult, and I have received a sexually explicit image, without asking for it
If you have received a sexually explicit image without having requested it, it is important to act responsibly and protect yourself. Keep in mind that if the image lacks the consent of the person depicted, or if they are a minor, possessing and distributing such an image could have serious consequences. Therefore, follow these recommendations:
Do not respond or share the image. Ignoring it helps to avoid unnecessary interactions. Sharing it could result in legal and ethical consequences (learn more about this here).
If you are a minor, inform a trusted adult, such as a parent, guardian, or teacher.
If the image was sent by someone you know, consider blocking that person on the platform where you received it.
Look for tools to report inappropriate content or abuse on the platform where you received the image.
In many countries, sending explicit images without consent is illegal, especially if you are a minor. If you know the person who sent these images, consider reporting the incident to local authorities.
Adjust your security settings to reduce the likelihood of unwanted access to your information or profiles by strangers in the future.
I am a minor/adult, and I am being extorted with explicit images.
I am a minor/adult, and I am being extorted with explicit images.
If you are being blackmailed with sexually explicit images of yourself, the most recommended options are:
Do not pay any money or favor to the blackmailer.
Inform a trusted adult (parent, guardian, teacher, etc.) about the situation.
Report the situation to local authorities and explain the circumstances to them.
If you are an adult and the images were taken when you were an adult, consider following the steps under the option "I am an adult, and I wish to remove an explicit image of myself (being of legal age in the image)".
If you are an adult or a minor, and the images were taken when you were a minor, consider following the steps under the option "I am a minor/adult, and I wish to remove an explicit image of myself (while being a minor in the image)".
I am a minor/adult, and I wish to remove an explicit image of myself (while being a minor in the image).
I am a minor/adult, and I wish to remove an explicit image of myself (while being a minor in the image).
If you are a minor, or an adult and the image you wish to remove corresponds to when you were a minor, you should use the IWF (Internet Watch Foundation) reporting tool.
Click the following link: Report online child sexual abuse imagery or 'child pornography' .
Select the option "An image or video of myself, or someone I know, as a child."
Complete the form.
Wait for the image to be removed.
I am an adult, and I wish to remove an explicit image of myself (being of legal age in the image).
I am an adult, and I wish to remove an explicit image of myself (being of legal age in the image).
If you are of legal age, and the sexually explicit image corresponds to when you were of legal age, you can use the STOPNCII hash tool.
Click on the following link: Stop the distribution of intimate images without consent.
Click on the "Create your case" button.
Answer the relevant questions.
I am a minor/legal adult, and I wish to remove an explicit image of a known minor.
I am a minor/legal adult, and I wish to remove an explicit image of a known minor.
If you wish to remove an explicit image that belongs to someone else, you can do so through the reporting tool of the IWF (Internet Watch Foundation).
Click the following link: Report online child sexual abuse imagery or 'child pornography' .
Select the option "An image or video of myself, or someone I know, as a child."
Complete the form.
Wait for the image to be removed.
I am a minor/adult, and I wish to remove an explicit image from an unknown individual, who appears to be a minor.
I am a minor/adult, and I wish to remove an explicit image from an unknown individual, who appears to be a minor.
If you wish to remove an explicit image that belongs to someone else, you can do so through the reporting tool of the IWF (Internet Watch Foundation).
Click the following link: Report online child sexual abuse imagery or 'child pornography' .
Select the option "Images and/or videos showing the sexual abuse of children".
Complete the form.
Wait for the image to be removed.
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