You don't need to solve everything at once. Your goals are: (1) stop spread, (2) save proof, (3) protect accounts, and (4) get the right people involved.
If you believe you're in immediate danger or being threatened, contact local emergency services. This page is educational guidance — not legal advice.
Different situations call for different responses. Find yours below.
Immediate danger & swatting
If someone is threatening you, or if scammers used a deepfake to report a fake emergency at your address — call 911 immediately.
Tell the dispatcher you may be the target of a "swatting" hoax so officers know before they arrive.
Financial scams & fraud
If you've lost money or need to report a deepfake-enabled scam — do not call 911. File a report with the FBI instead.
Non-consensual intimate imagery & sextortion
If someone is distributing AI-altered nude images of you — call your local police non-emergency line to file a report.
You can also report directly to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: → NCMEC CyberTipline
Act quickly, document evidence, and reduce spread. Use the arrows to move through each step.
Step 1 of 6
When you report, include details that help moderators act quickly.
If the content is being re-uploaded, copy/paste the same report language and swap in the new URL each time.
Use this if you need to address it publicly without amplifying it.
Short version (for a pinned post):
"A manipulated (AI-generated) video/image/audio of me is circulating. It is false. Please do not share it. If you see it, report it on the platform. I'm documenting and addressing this through the proper channels."
Workplace / school version:
"I'm making you aware that a false AI-generated impersonation is circulating. I've documented it and filed reports. If anyone asks, please direct them to me rather than engaging or sharing."
