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What to do if…
you discover a post advertising sexual services using your photos or contact details

Short answer

Get to a calmer, private moment, then save proof (screenshots/links) and report the post for removal immediately—without engaging with whoever posted it.

Do not do these things

  • Don’t contact the poster to argue, threaten, or negotiate—it often escalates and can create more “evidence” the abuser can reuse.
  • Don’t pay money, send gift cards, or share any more photos/videos “to make it stop”.
  • Don’t click adverts, “verification” links, or chat buttons on the page—use the platform’s report/abuse route and copy/paste the URL instead.
  • Don’t post about it publicly on your main social accounts (it can spread the link and draw more attention).
  • Don’t delete everything straight away before you’ve captured basic proof (but do pause notifications if you need to).

What to do now

  1. Get to a safer pause and reduce incoming stress.
    Put your phone on Do Not Disturb, silence unknown callers, and step away from social media for 10 minutes. If you feel physically at risk (someone has your address, is outside, or is threatening immediate harm), call 999.

  2. Capture the minimum proof you need (2–5 minutes).
    Take screenshots that show: the page, the username/account, the photos, your contact details, and the date/time (or your device time). Copy the URL(s).
    If the site blocks screenshots, photograph the screen with another device.

  3. Report it for removal where it is hosted (do this first).
    Use the website/app’s “Report” / “Abuse” tools for impersonation, harassment, and sharing personal information. If the platform has a “remove my personal info” option, use it. Keep any ticket/reference number.

  4. Use a UK reporting helper to speed up takedown requests.
    Use Report Harmful Content for guided reporting links and support with removals across many major platforms (especially if you’re not sure which category to pick).

  5. If the post includes intimate/sexual images (real or AI-generated), use specialist NCII support.

    • If you’re 18+, contact the Revenge Porn Helpline for help with takedown requests and next steps.
    • If you want to reduce re-uploads on participating platforms, StopNCII.org can create a hash of the image(s). It only helps on participating platforms, not everywhere on the internet.

  6. If you’re being threatened, blackmailed, stalked, or repeatedly targeted, report it to police.
    If it’s not an emergency, use 101 or your local police force’s online reporting. Say: “Someone is impersonating me online and advertising sexual services using my photos/contact details. I’m receiving unwanted contact / threats.” Keep any reference number.
    If you prefer to report anonymously, you can report via Crimestoppers.

  7. Protect your contact channels for the next 24 hours.

    • Turn on spam filtering / “silence unknown callers”.
    • Consider a temporary voicemail message that does not state your name.
    • If your number is being overwhelmed, ask your mobile provider about nuisance-call controls or (if needed) a number change—but only after you’ve saved proof and submitted key reports.

  8. Tell one trusted person what’s happening.
    Choose someone who will stay calm and help you: sit with you while you report, help track URLs, or be with you if you need to contact police.

  9. If you’re under 18 (or any image appears to be of a child), treat it as child sexual exploitation.
    Don’t share the images further. Report urgently to police (999 if immediate risk; otherwise 101/online). If the platform has a child safety reporting route, use that too.

What can wait

  • You do not need to decide today whether to pursue a full investigation, legal action, or tell your employer.
  • You do not need to reply to every message or prove anything to strangers contacting you.
  • You do not need to search for every re-upload right now—start with proof + reporting + specialist support.

Important reassurance

People who do this rely on shock and shame to make you act fast or stay silent. Panic, freezing, nausea, anger, or numbness are common reactions. You can take this one step at a time: document, report, protect your contact channels, and get support.

Scope note

These are first steps to stabilise things, reduce harm, and start takedown/reporting. Later steps (ongoing monitoring, workplace/safety planning, legal advice) may need specialist support.

Important note

This is general information, not legal advice. If you feel in immediate danger, call 999.

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