File a criminal complaint with local law enforcement (FaceMagic content on YouTube)
Files a formal criminal complaint with local police or the local prosecutor under state NCII criminal statutes. YouTube typically responds to NCII notices in under 24 hours.
Time sensitivity matters for this action. Document evidence and file the report within 72 hours of discovery while the perpetrator's digital footprint remains intact and platform logs are still recoverable through subpoena.
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Files a formal criminal complaint with local police or the local prosecutor under state NCII criminal statutes. The complaint triggers law enforcement investigation that can result in criminal charges against the perpetrator. The content was generated by FaceMagic, a face swap service operating from Hong Kong. YouTube typically responds to NCII notices in under 24 hours. FaceMagic is currently operating without major regulatory restriction, which means removal action proceeds primarily against the distribution layer.
Why this matters for FaceMagic content on YouTube
- FaceMagic's mobile distribution makes it accessible to minors without age verification beyond the standard app store rating.
- YouTube's recommendation algorithm can drive a single video to millions of views before manual moderation responds. Shorts content has particularly fast viral potential and is harder to capture before takedown.
- FaceMagic content distributed through YouTube typically reaches between four and twelve additional platforms within 72 hours through reposts, mirrors, and cross platform redistribution.
- Source attribution to FaceMagic is critical for criminal complaint 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
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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 FaceMagic fingerprint indicators including facemagic outputs include an embedded watermark in the free tier and a characteristic skin tone harmonization that adjusts the swapped face to match the source body skin tone. Complete evidence package from platform removal action
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Run a biometric scan to find every copy across platforms FaceMagic content distributed on YouTube 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 FaceMagic variations.
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File the criminal complaint with local law enforcement File with local police or the prosecutor under your state's NCII criminal statute. The complaint should specifically reference the FaceMagic source attribution and the YouTube distribution platform. Provide the complete evidence package and any communications from the perpetrator.
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Document the FaceMagic source attribution FaceMagic outputs include an embedded watermark in the free tier and a characteristic skin tone harmonization that adjusts the swapped face to match the source body skin tone. This attribution evidence is critical for the legal record and supports stronger statutory claims regardless of which specific action you pursue.
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Coordinate with YouTube platform removal YouTube accepts NCII reports through its content removal portal and through Google's privacy complaint process. Approved removals also trigger deindexing from Google Search for the same content.
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File the complete evidence record for the legal track State NCII criminal statutes in 48 states with felony provisions in 16 states 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
- State NCII criminal statutes in 48 states with felony provisions in 16 states
- Federal statutes for interstate cases including 47 USC 223a and 18 USC 2261A
- YouTube is owned by Google and uses the same NCII pipeline. Removal at YouTube also propagates to the Google Search and Google Discover indexes which suppresses cross surface discovery.
- FaceMagic attribution: App store distribution provides the most effective lever. App Store and Play Store policy violation reports for facilitating NCII have produced regional restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
Does it matter that the image was AI generated and not a real photograph of me?
47 USC 223a explicitly covers AI generated and digitally altered intimate imagery alongside authentic content. FaceMagic attribution does not weaken your claim, it strengthens the documentation of harm under the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
What if FaceMagic cannot be reached for direct legal action?
FaceMagic is currently operating without major regulatory restriction, which means removal action proceeds primarily against the distribution layer. App store distribution provides the most effective lever. App Store and Play Store policy violation reports for facilitating NCII have produced regional restrictions. The action you take here proceeds independently of any direct correspondence with the source generator.
How long will YouTube actually take to remove the content?
YouTube typically responds in approximately 14 hours when a properly formatted statutory notice is filed. ScanErase files the notice within 5 minutes of authorization and tracks compliance through your Verified Removal Package.
Will the criminal complaint action reveal my identity to YouTube or the perpetrator?
Criminal investigation, potential arrest of the perpetrator, prosecution leading to criminal conviction, and a documented criminal record that supports civil claims and any future protective orders. The disclosure scope is limited to what the action requires. Your scan and removal process is not disclosed to employers, family, or any third parties beyond the recipients required by the specific legal procedure.
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