If your show was leaked, do this today
- Don't panic, and don't contact the uploader
- Save every link and take screenshots of the pages
- Report each upload to the site hosting it
- Send a DMCA takedown notice
- Use StopNCII.org to help stop it spreading
Finding your show posted somewhere you didn't agree to is awful. It's also something you can act on, and you're not the one who did anything wrong. Here's the plan, step by step.
Step 1: Save the evidence
Before anything gets taken down, make a record:
- Copy every link where the video appears.
- Take screenshots of each page, showing the address bar and the date.
- Note the site names and any username of the uploader.
Keep all of this in one private folder. You'll need it for every report you make.
Step 2: Report it to each site
Most video sites have a "report", "abuse" or "content removal" link, often at the bottom of the page or next to the video. Use the option for copyright or for content posted without consent, and paste in the links you saved. Report every copy, on every site.
Step 3: Send a DMCA takedown notice
If the site is slow or doesn't have a simple form, send a formal DMCA takedown notice. Under US law, when a hosting service receives a valid notice it must act quickly to remove or disable the content. Our DMCA takedown guide explains exactly what to include, with a fill-in template.
Step 4: Use StopNCII.org
StopNCII.org is a free tool for adults (18 and over when the image was taken, and now) whose intimate images were shared without consent. It creates a digital fingerprint, called a hash, of your image or video on your own device. Only the fingerprint is shared with participating companies, which use it to help find and remove matching copies. Your actual file never leaves your device.
If the images were taken when someone was under 18, use NCMEC's free and anonymous Take It Down service instead, which works the same way.
Step 5: Protect yourself going forward
- Turn on region blocking for places where people you know live. See our privacy guide.
- Check your site's settings for any options about recording or downloads.
- Keep a list of where your content appears, so you can spot new uploads quickly.
- Search your stage name now and then to catch copies early.
- Lean on support. A trusted friend helps. If you're being threatened or harassed, save everything and contact local police.
What not to do
- Don't pay anyone who promises to "make it all disappear" without explaining exactly what they'll do.
- Don't reply to the uploader or comment on the video.
- Don't re-share the video yourself, even to report it.
Part of How to Cam Anonymously: Protect Your Identity as a Cam Model.
Questions people ask
Can leaked cam videos be removed?
Often, yes. Most sites that host videos act on takedown requests, and a valid DMCA notice obliges US hosting services to act quickly. It can take persistence, because copies can reappear.
Is StopNCII free?
Yes. It's free and run by a charity. It creates a digital fingerprint (a hash) of your image or video on your own device, so the file itself is never uploaded.
Should I contact the person who posted it?
No. Don't engage with them. Report the upload to the site and use the steps on this page instead.
What if the person in the video was under 18?
Use NCMEC's free Take It Down service, and report it to NCMEC's CyberTipline at report.cybertip.org. Never download, save or share the file.