Protect yourself from romance scams

Catfish Checker:
Verify Dating Profiles

Trust your gut. If your match looks like a model but writes like a bot, don't guess. Use biometric facial analysis to find where their photos really come from.

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Romance Scam Alert

FTC Report 2023

"In 2023 alone, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that romance scams cost victims $1.14 billion, with median losses hitting $2,000 per person."

Don't be a statistic. Verify who you are talking to before you get emotionally invested or send money.

3 Red Flags You’re Being Catfished

Before you even search, look for these warning signs.

The "Broken Camera"

If they can send HD photos but their camera "breaks" every time you suggest a video call, stop. This is the #1 sign of a catfish.

"My phone fell in water, I can't FaceTime right now..."

Love Bombing

They want to move to WhatsApp immediately. They say "I love you" within 48 hours. They try to isolate you from the dating app's safety features.

"I hate this app, it's so buggy. Let's chat on WhatsApp."

The Crisis & The Ask

Sudden emergencies requiring money (crypto/gift cards). No legitimate partner will ask for financial help within weeks of matching.

"My bank account is frozen, I just need $50 for gas..."

How to Use the FaceFinder Catfish Checker

If the red flags are waving, get concrete proof in 3 steps.

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Isolate the Face

Crop the screenshot. Zoom in on the face. Exclude friends or background bystanders to prevent false positives.

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Run Deep Search

Upload to FaceFinder. Our AI scans millions of images to match biometric features, not just pixels.

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Analyze Results

See where else that face appears. Stock photo sites? Different names on Facebook? Warning lists?

Scenario A: The Thief

You find the exact face on a stock photo site or an influencer's Instagram with a different name.
Verdict: 100% Catfish.

Scenario B: The Serial Scammer

The same photo appears on multiple dating sites under different aliases ("Mike" in NY, "Steve" in LA).
Verdict: 100% Catfish.

Scenario C: The Real Deal

You find a LinkedIn or Facebook profile that matches the name, job, and location they told you.
Verdict: Likely Authentic.

Why Google Images Isn't Enough

Scammers know how Google Lens works. It looks for identical pixels. To defeat it, a catfish will flip the image, add a filter, or crop the background.

Google Lens: Fails if the image is flipped or filtered.
FaceFinder: Uses biometric geometry. We match the distance between eyes and bone structure, which doesn't change with a filter.
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Biometric Map Analysis

Eye Distance
Jawline Angle
Nose Bridge
Cheekbone High

What to Do If You Catch a Catfish

1. Do Not Confront Immediately

If you scream "I know you're fake!", they will instantly block you and delete their profile. Maintain the facade for one more hour while you gather evidence.

2. Gather Evidence

Screenshot their profile, the chat history (especially money requests), and the FaceFinder search results proving the photo is stolen.

3. Report & Block

Report them to Tinder/Bumble using your evidence. Then block them on every platform. If you sent money, file a report at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I find someone's real name from a photo?
Often, yes. If FaceFinder locates their real social media profiles (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), their real name will be associated with those accounts. However, remember that the person in the photo might be an innocent victim whose identity was stolen by the scammer you are talking to.
Is FaceFinder free to use?
We offer a free face search preview. You can perform a search to see if results exist. To protect the privacy of individuals and prevent misuse, unlocking the specific URLs and full details requires a premium membership.
Does this work on private Instagram profiles?
FaceFinder searches the public web. We cannot access private Instagram accounts. However, most people have a digital footprint outside of their private Instagram—a public Facebook profile photo, a tagged photo on a friend's page, or a company team page. We often find these public traces even for users with private main accounts.

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