I Was Just a Teen When Deepfake Photos of Me Led to Stalking and Harassment

Lorna was just 17 years old when a photoshopped, explicit image of her began circulating online, marking the beginning of a years-long nightmare involving deepfakes, stalking, and online blackmail.

In this episode, Lorna shares how someone used her image to create fake profiles and explicit deepfakes, leading to relentless harassment that spilled from the internet into her everyday life. She opens up about her experience reporting the crime to police, the long road toward justice, and her personal journey of healing.

Episode Resources:

• Article: The Alarming Rise of Deepfake Porn and Its Devastating Effects
• Podcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep.88: Victoria Galy
• Victim Resources

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