Essex Police

Published: 19 January 2026

Deepfakes are images, videos or voices changed using AI.

They can be fun or useful, but they can also be used to trick people, spread lies, or bully others.

If you ever find a deepfake image of your child, especially one that is private or inappropriate, don’t screenshot or share it. Keep the original and report it to the police. Our trained officers will support you, help remove the image, and work to stop those causing harm.