Latest news and media about intimate image abuse
The world of intimate image abuse is fastpaced and ever-changing, keep updated on the latest news and blogs to stay informed.
Articles Archive

Be Careful Where You Click! Everything you need to know about Sextortion
This article talks about what to look out for in those 'too good to be true' profiles, and what to do if you fall victim to Sextortion.
17th July 2023

Amendments to Intimate Image Abuse Laws Announced
Learn more about the amendments to intimate image abuse laws announced on the 27th of June 2023.
29th June 2023

Help! I’ve been Snaphacked
We've noticed a rise in cases relating Snapchat accounts, and we've got some advice on what to do if you've had your Snapchat account hacked.
23rd June 2023

Everything you need to know about Doxing
Information and advice about Doxing
2nd June 2023

Using the internet; the surface, the deep and the deep web
A quick guide to understanding the different levels of the internet we use daily
3rd May 2023

Revenge Porn Helpline Releases British Sign Language Translated Videos
The Revenge Porn Helpline, operated by SWGfL, has updated a series of videos to include British Sign Language translation.
24th March 2023

#CutOffTheCatfish – Sextortion Awareness Campaign
This week (13th Feb) we are running our #CutOffTheCatfish campaign, to raise awareness about Sextortion.
13th February 2023

Join our campaign and help us raise awareness about Sextortion
We are reaching out to all adults, living in the UK, who have been affected by Sextortion to take part in our survey and help us understand more about this crime.
12th February 2023

What we learnt from our Sextortion survey
We hope that if you have been affected by sextortion, hearing the voices of people who have been in a similar position may provide some reassurance.
10th February 2023

What is a deepfake?
A deepfake is an image where the face or voice is changed to replace the likeness of one person with another. This article explains what a deepfake is, whether this is against the law in the UK and what to do if you have had a deepfake created of you and shared online.
1st November 2022

The Law Commission recommendation report is here.
Zara Ward - senior practitioner at the Revenge Porn Helpline - spoke with Sky News Radio regarding the Law Commission review report recommendations for intimate image abuse in England and Wales.
13th July 2022

New out of hours support
We have developed a new out-of-hour support system for our clients as we know how meaningful it can be to get some interim support.
3rd February 2022

The Victims' Code
We understand it can be difficult for victims of intimate image abuse to go to the police. This article aims to set out your rights as a victim when reporting a crime and working with the police.
13th January 2022

Prolific offender sentenced
We urge anyone who believes they have been a victim of this offender, and have had their content shared online without consent, to come forward to the Helpline.
10th December 2021

StopNCII.org has launched
Revenge Porn Helpline and SWGfL announce the launch of StopNCII.org, a new platform to help victims protect themselves from intimate image abuse.
2nd December 2021

Romance Scams - How to spot the signs online
Romance scams are usually perpetrated by those who want financial gain. These scammers go to great lengths to get money by gaining trust from the victim and convincing them they are in dire need of money.
20th October 2021