Do I need to see to believe?
Who can you believe, in this era of Photoshop, CGI and clever actors?
Ultimately, some might offer education, open-mindedness and the nurturing of critical thought and perspective taking, as the necessary protection strategies. Without these, we remain too susceptible to those who would choose to exploit, mislead or control us for nefarious reasons.
Enjoy your life, but respect those gut feelings when you feel unsafe or fooled. Often the body knows best, so pay attention, for the joy, and the anxiety.