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What to do if…
you discover your name and contact details posted alongside sexual content without your consent

Short answer

Pause, get support, then save proof and report for removal (platform + specialist helpline) instead of confronting the poster or deleting everything.

Do not do these things

  • Don’t respond to the person who posted it, bargain with them, or pay money — that often escalates harm.
  • Don’t delete accounts/messages in a panic if they’re your only record of what happened.
  • Don’t spread the link to “warn people” — it can amplify the content.
  • Don’t assume you must handle this alone or be “sure it’s a crime” before asking for help.

What to do now

  1. Get to a safer pause first.
    If you feel physically unsafe or someone is trying to meet you, call 911. Otherwise, move to a calmer place (near other people) and take 60 seconds to steady your breathing before you act.

  2. Save basic proof (quick, not perfect).
    Screenshot the page showing: your name/contact details, the account posting it, the URL, and any visible dates/timestamps. If messages are coming in, screenshot a few examples (especially threats or demands).

  3. Reduce access to you (without big irreversible changes yet).

    • Turn on spam/unknown caller filtering if available.
    • Tighten social privacy (limit DMs; hide phone/email).
    • Change passwords for email + major social accounts and turn on two-factor authentication.

  4. Report it where it is posted (removal first).
    Use the platform/site reporting tools and select categories like non-consensual intimate imagery, impersonation, and doxxing/personal information. If there are multiple copies, start with the most-viewed or the one driving contact to you.

  5. Get specialist help designed for this exact situation.
    Contact the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative (CCRI) Crisis Helpline (for U.S. residents affected by nonconsensual pornography/revenge porn, recorded sexual assault, or sextortion). Tell them: where it’s posted, whether your contact details are included, and whether you’re being threatened or extorted. They can help you prioritize takedown steps and safety.

  6. If you want to make an official report, use a route that matches what’s happening.

    • For immediate danger: 911.
    • For a report about what happened: your local law enforcement (many have non-emergency/online reporting).
    • If the situation involves broader cybercrime, ongoing threats, or you’re unsure where it fits, you can also file through the FBI’s IC3.

  7. If anyone is contacting you because of the post, treat it like harassment.
    Don’t argue. Save the messages, block/report the accounts, and use call/text screening. A simple boundary line is enough once (“Do not contact me again.”) — then stop engaging and keep evidence.

  8. If you may want to report later, preserve evidence lightly (optional).
    Keep your screenshots and key messages. You don’t need to do anything forensic or spend hours collecting everything right now.

  9. Get confidential support if you feel overwhelmed.
    You can contact RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline for free, confidential 24/7 support and connection to local services. You don’t need to be certain how to label what happened to deserve help.

What can wait

  • You do not need to decide now whether to sue, hire a lawyer, or go public.
  • You do not need to change your phone number/email immediately — start with filtering, privacy settings, and preserving proof.
  • You do not need to identify the poster yourself.
  • You do not need to tell your employer/school today unless there’s an immediate safety concern.

Important reassurance

What you’re describing is a known form of sexual abuse and harassment online. The shock and panic are normal — and they don’t mean you’re “overreacting.” The goal right now is to regain control: reduce access to you, save enough proof, and use reporting + specialist support so you’re not carrying this alone.

Scope note

First steps only. After the immediate situation stabilizes, you may want help with longer-term safety planning and ongoing digital cleanup, which can vary by state and platform.

Important note

This is general information, not legal advice or emergency services. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911. If any of the content involves someone under 18, treat it as urgent: you can use Take It Down (a service designed to help remove online nude/sexually explicit images of people under 18) and also report promptly to law enforcement.

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