Fake Ai Image Due Diligence
Report for Image_scan/XLcAmuE0n2sfdBbPum93QooJILRAIGzVSe1qrsa1.jpg
Why we think so?
This analysis focuses on an image suspected to be AI-generated and assesses potential scam risks connected to it. The image is very likely AI-generated (99% probability). No embedded QR codes or suspicious links are present. Moderate textual content was analyzed and found safe with no scam-related keywords. Reverse image search shows multiple Facebook posts featuring the same or very similar images, often connected to celebratory birthday messages with celebrity hashtags, suggesting reuse rather than an original or malicious source. Overall, the image does not raise strong scam or malicious signals but should still be viewed with some caution due to its AI origin and repeated use in social media posts.
Risk Insights
High AI-Generation Probability
- Image is 99% likely AI-generated.
- AI origin raises authenticity and manipulation concerns.
- Best to treat with caution in sensitive contexts.
Widespread Social Media Reuse
- Reverse search found multiple Facebook posts using this image.
- No clear original source identified.
- Common use in casual birthday posts lowers trust for official use.
No Detected Scam Links or Harmful Content
- No QR codes or scam URLs found.
- Content moderation shows no violence or hate speech.
- Low direct scam risk from embedded text or codes.
Contradictory Signals
While the image is almost certainly AI-generated, it currently lacks embedded scam elements or harmful content, suggesting it may be innocuous but potentially misused.
Signal A: High AI generation score (99%)
Signal B: Low direct scam links or harmful content detected
Category Scores
Red Flags & Warnings
- High probability (99%) that the image is AI-generated, raising risk of manipulation or inauthentic content.
- Image appears repeatedly in unrelated Facebook posts, indicating possible reuse or improper origin disclosure.
🔎 Detailed Checks & Analysis
AI-generated image detection
Score: 99/100
AI-generated image detection
"High confidence in AI origin based on technical analysis of image features and artifacts."
Reason: The image scan engine detected a 99% probability that this image is AI-generated, indicating potential for manipulation or inauthenticity.
Scan for scam keywords or links in image text
Score: 85/100
Scan for scam keywords or links in image text
"Text analysis cleared for spam, violence, and scam keywords; no offensive or personal data found."
Reason: No scam-related keywords, suspicious URLs, or personal data were extracted from the image text content, suggesting low direct scam risk through embedded text.
Content moderation for harmful or explicit content
Score: 90/100
Content moderation for harmful or explicit content
"AI moderation shows no flags in key categories that would raise legal or safety concerns."
Reason: Content moderation ruled out violence, sexual content, hate speech, and self-harm instructions in the image, supporting non-maliciousness.
QR code and embedded link reputation assessment
Score: 10/100
QR code and embedded link reputation assessment
"Image contains no machine-readable links or codes used commonly in scams or phishing."
Reason: No QR codes or embedded clickable links were found in the image, avoiding associated scam risks.
Reverse image search analysis
Score: 30/100
Reverse image search analysis
"No reputable or authoritative source or original creator identified; multiple unrelated social media posts found."
Reason: Reverse image search shows widespread reuse across many Facebook posts with birthday greetings and celebrity tags, showing non-original content which reduces trustworthiness.
Your Next Steps
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Avoid sharing or using this image for official or identity purposes due to high AI-generation likelihood and uncertain origin.
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If you encounter requests involving this image (e.g., social media friend requests, transactions), verify sender authenticity independently.
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Report any suspicious use of this image to platform moderators or relevant authorities.
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Monitor for new appearances or contexts around this image to assess emerging scam risks.
Evidence & Citations
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Image analysis by Sightengine image scan v1
Detected high AI-generation likelihood and scanned for embedded scam content.
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Google Lens reverse image search results for matched Facebook posts
Multiple Facebook posts found with similar images and birthday-related content, showing widespread reuse.
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OpenAI Omni Moderation analysis for image safety
No harmful or explicit content detected in the image.
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