Why this matters for romance scam deepfake on MrDeepFakes

How removal works

The four step deepfake removal process under the TAKE IT DOWN Act of 2026.

What to do, step by step

  1. 01
    Forensically preserve every instance before any other action Capture full page screenshots with the URL bar visible, save the highest resolution copy of the romance scam deepfakes available, and document any visible AI generator fingerprints including watermarks, edge blending artifacts, and skin texture inconsistencies. Complete chat history with the perpetrator across all platforms used during the apparent relationship
  2. 02
    Run a biometric scan to find every copy across platforms romance scam deepfake content distributed on MrDeepFakes 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 mirror copies and AI generated variants.
  3. 03
    Submit the perceptual hash to StopNCII.org Generate the perceptual hash on your own device using the StopNCII.org tool. Submit only the hash, not the image itself. The hash will be propagated to MrDeepFakes and other StopNCII.org partner platforms within 48 hours, preventing identical re upload across the partner network.
  4. 04
    Report to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center File at ic3.gov immediately with full evidence of the scam communications. The FBI maintains active investigations against organized sextortion and AI deepfake operations and can coordinate with international law enforcement.
  5. 05
    Coordinate the MrDeepFakes platform removal pipeline MrDeepFakes accepts DMCA notices through its abuse contact. The platform's compliance is inconsistent and removal frequently requires escalation to its hosting provider and Cloudflare.
  6. 06
    Escalate through hosting and CDN if required MrDeepFakes uses Cloudflare for its CDN. The fastest path to removal is a Cloudflare abuse complaint for hosting NCII deepfake content, which has resulted in CDN service termination in past cases.
  7. 07
    File the complete evidence record for the legal track StopNCII.org operates under the legal framework of the Revenge Porn Helpline (UK) 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.

The 48 hour statutory deadline

Statutory 48 hour removal timeline: 47 USC 223a requires platforms to remove non-consensual intimate imagery within 48 hours of a valid notice.

Legal context

Frequently asked questions

Will paying the sextortion demand make it stop?

Documented data from FBI investigations shows that payment confirms ability to pay and produces escalating demands in over 80 percent of cases. Payment also creates additional financial evidence that the perpetrator can weaponize. Do not pay under any circumstances and file the IC3 report immediately.

How long will MrDeepFakes actually take to remove the deepfake content?

MrDeepFakes typically responds in approximately 96 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 platform notify the perpetrator that I filed the takedown notice?

Most platforms provide some notification to the account that posted the content, but the notification typically does not identify you. Your name and contact information are not shared with the perpetrator. The notification is limited to the fact that content was removed under a statutory NCII notice.

What if the perpetrator re uploads the deepfake to MrDeepFakes after removal?

MrDeepFakes retains hash signatures of removed NCII content which prevents identical re uploads to the same platform. A follow-up ScanErase scan checks for re uploads across all 200 plus indexed platforms, including AI generated variant versions, so you can file a new notice as soon as matches reappear.

Will the file the StopNCII hash action reveal my identity to MrDeepFakes or the perpetrator?

Permanent perceptual hash record across the StopNCII.org partner network. Future upload attempts of the matching deepfake to participating platforms are blocked at the upload stage. 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.

I searched the person i was dating online is now blackmailing me with deepfakes and found this guide. What is the very first thing I should do right now?

Before any other action, forensically preserve the evidence with full page screenshots and the highest resolution file copies you can obtain. Do not delete the chat history with the perpetrator even if you feel embarrassment about the romance scam. The complete history is the strongest evidence for both the wire fraud and the sextortion charges. Once evidence is preserved, the MrDeepFakes takedown notice and the file the StopNCII hash action can proceed in parallel.