Discovery for Deepfake Intimate Image Cases: A Guide

The quality of discovery is vital for knowing where your face appears online. Deepfake cases present specific challenges: the content is AI-generated (which raises authenticity questions), the perpetrator is often anonymous, and discovering content is critical for understanding its impact. Proper documentation addresses all three issues.

Discover before interacting

This is the most important rule: capture all evidence before any action is taken. Once content is discovered, direct evidence of its existence must be noted. Screenshots must capture: the full page URL in the browser address bar, the content itself, any account information visible on the page, the date and time (device clock and platform timestamp), and any metadata visible in the content.

What ScanErase captures automatically

Every ScanErase scan automatically captures: timestamped screenshots of all confirmed matches, full URLs and platform identification, biometric match confidence scores, the details of exposure documentation, delivery confirmation for each report, and platform responses (or non-responses with timestamps). All records are verified to ensure they have not been altered.

Chain of evidence for personal understanding

Evidence chain means being able to demonstrate that documentation has not been altered since capture. ScanErase's timestamping creates verified records that are beneficial for personal use. This is critical for deepfake cases where the authenticity of evidence may be challenged.

What to preserve beyond ScanErase records

Preserve separately: any communications from the perpetrator (threats, demands, messages about the content), any communications from platforms in response to your discoveries, police report numbers and investigating officer contact information, and any medical or psychological treatment records documenting harm.