Child Pornography Receiving, Possessing, Distributing (Computer or Digital Image that Appears Indistinguishable from Actual Minor but may not be of an Actual Person) refers to the illegal practice of receiving, possessing, and/or distributing computer or digital images of minors that appear to be of an actual person, but are in fact computer-generated or may not be of an actual person. This form of child pornography is often used to create an illusion of a minor engaging in sexual activity or being in a sexually explicit situation. It is a crime to receive, possess, or distribute any visual depiction of a minor that appears to be real but is in fact a computer-generated image. Different types of Child Pornography Receiving, Possessing, Distributing (Computer or Digital Image that Appears Indistinguishable from Actual Minor but may not be of an Actual Person) include computer-generated images, digital images, and simulated images. Computer-generated images are created using computer technology and software, while digital images are images captured by digital devices such as smartphones or cameras. Simulated images are images that are created to look like a computer-generated or digital image but are not computer-generated or digital.