A picture purportedly showing the Wizards of Waverly Place star posing without her shirt began circulating on the web this week (begs17Jan10), but her representative has moved swiftly to dismiss the snap as doctored.

The spokesperson has also revealed the 18 year old's relatives are taking action against the perpetrator.

Gomez's rep tells GossipCop.com, ""Selena's family is pursuing all available remedies to deal with the offender.""