Safety & Accuracy

A match is a clue

A matching photo may show that an image appears under another name or in another context. Open the source and compare details carefully. A legitimate person’s photo can also appear on public websites.

No match is not an all-clear

A photo may be new, private, cropped, altered, generated, or unavailable to the search provider. “No strong match found” does not prove that a person is genuine or safe.

Protect yourself

• Do not send money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, banking codes, or identification because someone pressures you.
• Speak by live video and verify important details independently.
• Ask a trusted friend or family member to review the situation.
• Contact your bank immediately if money may have been sent to a fraudster.
• Contact emergency services if you or someone else is in immediate danger.

Not a background check

Find The Fakes does not search criminal, credit, employment, immigration, or government identity records. It is not designed for employment, housing, lending, insurance, legal, or other high-stakes eligibility decisions.