Report to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (DeepSwap content on Snapchat)

Why this matters for DeepSwap content on Snapchat

• DeepSwap is the most commonly cited face swap tool in deepfake celebrity NCII cases since 2023. The high quality output makes content particularly damaging.
• Snaps and Stories self destruct, which gives the false impression of ephemerality. Recipients can screen record before content expires, and these recordings are then distributed elsewhere as if the original was permanent.
• DeepSwap content distributed through Snapchat typically reaches between four and twelve additional platforms within 72 hours through reposts, mirrors, and cross platform redistribution.
• Source attribution to DeepSwap is critical for report to FBI because it establishes the AI generated nature of the content, which strengthens statutory claims under 47 USC 223a regardless of whether the depicted person ever existed in unaltered form.

How AI generator removal works

What to do, step by step

1. 01
   Preserve evidence before any other action Capture full page screenshots with the URL bar visible, save the highest resolution copy of the content available, and document the DeepSwap fingerprint indicators including deepswap outputs display characteristic edge blending around the jaw and hairline, with subtle temporal flickering in video output. Full evidence package from the platform takedown including URLs and screenshots
2. 02
   Run a biometric scan to find every copy across platforms DeepSwap content distributed on Snapchat rarely stays there. ScanErase indexes 2.4 billion face embeddings across 200 plus platforms and identifies every current hosting location in a single scan, including additional DeepSwap variations.
3. 03
   File the IC3 complaint with full evidence File at ic3.gov with the complete evidence package. The complaint should specifically cite the DeepSwap attribution and the Snapchat distribution. Reference the Singapore jurisdiction of the source service to support investigation routing.
4. 04
   Document the DeepSwap source attribution DeepSwap outputs display characteristic edge blending around the jaw and hairline, with subtle temporal flickering in video output. The service compresses output to a recognizable bitrate profile. This attribution evidence is critical for the legal record and supports stronger statutory claims regardless of which specific action you pursue.
5. 05
   Coordinate with Snapchat platform removal Snapchat accepts NCII reports through its in app reporting flow. The Spotlight and Public Profile reporting categories are processed faster than Story or Snap report categories.
6. 06
   File the complete evidence record for the legal track 47 USC 223a as the underlying federal NCII statute provides the foundational legal basis for this action. Document every notice sent, every platform response, and every confirmation in a single evidence file. ScanErase produces this Verified Removal Package automatically as your case progresses.

Legal context

• 47 USC 223a as the underlying federal NCII statute
• 18 USC 875 for interstate threat communications when sextortion is involved
• Snap Inc is a covered platform under 47 USC 223a. The platform's age skew toward minors means NCMEC and FBI involvement for any underage related case substantially accelerates platform response.
• DeepSwap attribution: Singapore operator jurisdiction supports legal correspondence through the Personal Data Protection Commission. Direct DMCA notice as the rights holder of the source face image is an additional lever.