I’ve been deepfaked: What do I do?

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Don’t panic if you spot an illegally created image or video of you online – there are ways to request its removal

02 Sep 2026 • 5 min. read

Tackling deepfakes has become something of a common cause across the political spectrum, in America and elsewhere. That’s down in part to the fact these fabricated videos and images are becoming both more commonplace and realistic. Thanks to generative AI (GenAI) tools, it’s extremely quick, cheap and easy to make fake media impersonating a real person.

While some are sent as a joke, there’s a darker underside to deepfakes. Cybercriminals and fraudsters are increasingly using the technology in scams and extortion. Bullies use it to harass, humiliate and abuse their victims. Children are often targeted, and some victims have even taken their own lives as a result.

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