How to talk to your fans about a leak without losing them
Fans who pay for your content are on your side. A short, calm message can turn a leak into a reason for them to support you, not to look for the free copy.
Lock Leaks TeamGuide6 min readNov 9, 2026
YOUR STORY · 1 MIN AGOHeads up: some of my content was shared without permission. It’s being taken down 💜that’s awful, glad you’re on itThank you for supporting the real page ✨
There is no rule that says you must tell your fans about a leak. But many creators find that a short, calm message helps: paying fans feel respected, and casual fans learn that the free copies are not okay.
Should you say anything?
SITUATIONUSUALLY
A few copies, found earlyRemove them quietly, no post needed
Fans are asking about itA short message answers it once
Fake accounts are selling your contentWarn fans so they don’t get scammed
It spread widelyOne clear post, then move on
What to say
That it happened, in one sentence.
That it is being handled: copies are being reported and removed.
Where your real page is, so fans know what is official.
Thanks to the fans who pay. They are the reason you can keep creating.
What not to say
Don’t share the leak links, even to complain about them. It sends people there.
Don’t accuse specific fans unless you are sure.
Don’t promise legal action you are not going to take.
Don’t post your legal name or details while explaining.
Fake accounts are a different caseIf accounts are using your photos to sell “free links”, say clearly which account is yours and that you never sell content through DMs from other accounts.
Message examples
“
Some of my content was shared without my permission. It’s being taken down. Thank you to everyone who supports the real page, it means everything 💜
Short post“
My only official accounts are linked in my bio. Anyone selling “my” content anywhere else is a scam. Please report them.
Fake accounts“
Quick one: if you see my content on other sites, you can send me the link privately. I take it down.
Asking fans for help
A small protection badge on your profile also tells fans, without a post, that your content is watched.
Know what is out there before you post.Free scan in about a minute. Only you see the results.
How to talk to your fans about a leak without losing them
Fans who pay for your content are on your side. A short, calm message can turn a leak into a reason for them to support you, not to look for the free copy.
Lock Leaks TeamGuide6 min readNov 9, 2026
YOUR STORY · 1 MIN AGOHeads up: some of my content was shared without permission. It’s being taken down 💜that’s awful, glad you’re on itThank you for supporting the real page ✨
There is no rule that says you must tell your fans about a leak. But many creators find that a short, calm message helps: paying fans feel respected, and casual fans learn that the free copies are not okay.
Should you say anything?
SITUATIONUSUALLY
A few copies, found earlyRemove them quietly, no post needed
Fans are asking about itA short message answers it once
Fake accounts are selling your contentWarn fans so they don’t get scammed
It spread widelyOne clear post, then move on
What to say
That it happened, in one sentence.
That it is being handled: copies are being reported and removed.
Where your real page is, so fans know what is official.
Thanks to the fans who pay. They are the reason you can keep creating.
What not to say
Don’t share the leak links, even to complain about them. It sends people there.
Don’t accuse specific fans unless you are sure.
Don’t promise legal action you are not going to take.
Don’t post your legal name or details while explaining.
Fake accounts are a different caseIf accounts are using your photos to sell “free links”, say clearly which account is yours and that you never sell content through DMs from other accounts.
Message examples
“
Some of my content was shared without my permission. It’s being taken down. Thank you to everyone who supports the real page, it means everything 💜
Short post“
My only official accounts are linked in my bio. Anyone selling “my” content anywhere else is a scam. Please report them.
Fake accounts“
Quick one: if you see my content on other sites, you can send me the link privately. I take it down.
Asking fans for help
A small protection badge on your profile also tells fans, without a post, that your content is watched.
Know what is out there before you post.Free scan in about a minute. Only you see the results.