File a criminal complaint with local law enforcement (Reface content on Bluesky)
Files a formal criminal complaint with local police or the local prosecutor under state NCII criminal statutes. Bluesky 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 Reface, a face swap service operating from Ukraine (operator) / Delaware (entity). Bluesky typically responds to NCII notices in under 24 hours. Reface is currently operating without major regulatory restriction, which means removal action proceeds primarily against the distribution layer.
Why this matters for Reface content on Bluesky
- Reface is broadly considered a low risk service due to active content moderation, but its model architecture has been replicated in higher risk derivative services.
- Bluesky's open ATProto network allows third party clients and appViews to display the same content. A removal from the official Bluesky app does not always remove from third party clients.
- Reface content distributed through Bluesky typically reaches between four and twelve additional platforms within 72 hours through reposts, mirrors, and cross platform redistribution.
- Source attribution to Reface 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 Reface fingerprint indicators including reface outputs display a characteristic logo watermark in the free tier and use a recognizable temporal smoothing algorithm in video output. Complete evidence package from platform removal action
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Run a biometric scan to find every copy across platforms Reface content distributed on Bluesky 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 Reface 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 Reface source attribution and the Bluesky distribution platform. Provide the complete evidence package and any communications from the perpetrator.
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Document the Reface source attribution Reface outputs display a characteristic logo watermark in the free tier and use a recognizable temporal smoothing algorithm in video output. 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 Bluesky platform removal Bluesky accepts NCII reports through its in app moderation flow and through its trust and safety email. The PDS architecture means content is hosted on individual personal data servers in addition to the network appView.
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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
- Bluesky crossed the covered platform threshold in 2025. The platform's open architecture means TAKE IT DOWN Act notices should be filed both with Bluesky and with any third party appView indexing the content.
- Reface attribution: Delaware corporate registration supports direct civil claim filing in United States courts. Reface has terms of service prohibiting NCII use which support both account termination and civil claims for breach.
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. Reface attribution does not weaken your claim, it strengthens the documentation of harm under the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
What if Reface cannot be reached for direct legal action?
Reface is currently operating without major regulatory restriction, which means removal action proceeds primarily against the distribution layer. Delaware corporate registration supports direct civil claim filing in United States courts. Reface has terms of service prohibiting NCII use which support both account termination and civil claims for breach. The action you take here proceeds independently of any direct correspondence with the source generator.
How long will Bluesky actually take to remove the content?
Bluesky typically responds in approximately 18 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 Bluesky 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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