The Revenge Porn Helpline has released its latest annual report, revealing an alarming 20.9% increase in intimate image abuse reports across 2024, marking the highest number of reports in the service’s history. A total of 22,275 reports were made, up from 18,421 in 2023, underscoring the urgent need for stronger legal protections and enhanced victim support.
"Jodie" found images of herself used in deepfake porn - and then faced another terrible shock. She told BBC File on 4 about the moment she realised the person responsible was one of her best friends.
Chloe (not the victim's real name) said she and a "boy" messaged each other on Snapchat for several weeks before he promised to buy her some e-cigarettes if they met in person.
Chloe said the man also bought her expensive gifts, including Ugg boots and coats.
"He wanted me to do stuff... sexual stuff.. And because he was my boyfriend, I went along with it.
"When I said I wanted to stop he threatened me, saying he would send pictures and even a film of me round to all my mates, and I kind of believed him."
Stephen Bear's 'revenge porn' conviction could set the benchmark for further prosecutions, say campaigners.
The former reality TV star was found guilty of sharing private sexual pictures and videos with intent to cause distress on Tuesday.
StopNCII.org is a free tool designed to support victims of Non-Consensual Intimate Image (NCII) abuse.
The tool works by generating a hash from your intimate image(s)/video(s). Image hashing is the process of using an algorithm to assign a unique hash value to an image.
HOW TO GET YOUR IMAGE REMOVED
If you're under 18 and a nude image or video of you has been shared online, you can report it and to be removed from the internet. You'll need to:
Select your age and follow the steps below.
Create a Childline account so we can send you updates on your report.
Report your image or video to the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF).
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