What to Do If Someone Shares Your Intimate Image Without Your Consent

What to Do If Someone Shares Your Intimate Image Without Your Consent

1. Save the Evidence 
2. Keep screenshots, messages, URLs—don’t delete anything before reporting. 
3. Report It 
4. Call Police Scotland on 101 or 999 in an emergency. 
5. Access Support 
6. There are many free, confidential support services available (see next article). 

👶 Under 18? 

If you’re under 18, it’s illegal to create or share indecent images of yourself or others. However, police prioritise support, not punishment. Help is available through: 

• Report Remove (by Childline) 
• Internet Watch Foundation 

❌ If You Shared Someone Else’s Images 

Get legal advice immediately. You may face criminal charges, and your device may be seized. Sharing intimate images without consent is a serious offence with severe consequences.