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Immediate CrisisIf someone shared explicit images of you without your consent, or is threatening to, four things matter first: don't pay, save the evidence, report the content, and tell one person you trust. Sharing intimate images without consent is a federal crime in the United States. You did nothing wrong.
You may be reading this in the middle of the night with your heart pounding. You don't have to read this whole page. Do the four steps below, in order. Everything else can wait until tomorro4 articles
Understanding IBSA Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) is the creation, sharing, or threatened sharing of sexually explicit images of a person without their consent. It includes images taken consensually and shared without permission, images captured secretly, AI-generated forged or “deepfake” nudes, and sextortion. Sharing explicit images without consent is a federal crime in the United States and is addressed by law in every state.0 articles
Find & Remove Your ImagesYou want to know where your images are, and you want them gone. These guides cover how to search without forcing yourself to look at every result, which removal route fits your situation, and what to do when a platform ignores you.7 articles
Your Rights & The LawWhat laws say about images shared without your consent, including the Take It Down Act. Which conduct is a crime, what you can sue for, how to find a lawyer who takes these cases, and what victim compensation covers.2 articles
Healing & SupportWhat trauma can look like after your images were shared, and what recovery tends to look like over months and years. Finding a therapist who understands this harm, telling the people close to you, and living with the fear that images resurface.1 article
Prevention & Digital SafetyTips for anyone reducing risk whether something has happened or not.1 article
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Find & Remove Your ImagesHow to Get Your Images Removed From Telegram (and Why It's Harder Here)Think your intimate images are on Telegram? Here's exactly how to document, report, and escalate them for removal, and what to know about Telegram.2 min read · Published Aug 20, 2026
Find & Remove Your ImagesA Platform Won't Take Your Images Down. Here's How to Escalate.A platform ignored your removal request? Here's how to escalate: file an FTC complaint and report to the host, registrar, CDN, and DNS behind the site.2 min read · Published Aug 20, 2026
Immediate CrisisMy Ex Posted My Photos Online. What Do I Do? (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)Your ex posted your private photos online? Here's what to do first: save evidence, get them removed fast, and know your rights. Step by step.2 min read · Published Aug 20, 2026
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