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Fake Qr Code Investigation Report

Report generated: Jan 5, 2026

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image_scan/wnRJxBlxHcNDbSnmcQ4Ezo2PcZN4yAaA4EZf9kwX.jpg

https://webvetted.com/storage/image_scan/wnRJxBlxHcNDbSnmcQ4Ezo2PcZN4yAaA4EZf9kwX.jpg
Geo: unknown
Website: Site icon
Category: Fake Qr Code
Recommendation
Avoid
Overall Summary
Suspicious
  Why we think so? 

This image appears to contain mostly artificial, non-natural text and several references to WhatsApp in a spam-like context. No QR code or link was detected, but the repeated prompts to "add me on WhatsApp" are classic hallmarks of online scams that try to move users onto untraceable messaging platforms. There is no evidence of explicit offensive, violent, or hateful content. No matches were found in reverse image searches, and there are no overt signs of AI-generated visual manipulation. Still, the overall context and detected spam terms make this image highly suspicious. ⚠️

Confidence Score Our overall confidence rating for this entity based on public signals, activity, and risk checks.
35%

Risk Insights

⚠️

Spam-Style WhatsApp Lure Detected

  • Text urges users to add unknown contacts on WhatsApp.
  • Common tactic for phishing and scams.
  • Avoid responding or sharing your number.
✅

No QR code or links present

  • There is nothing to scan or click in the image.
  • Reduces risk of malicious automatic redirects.

Category Scores

Red Flags & Warnings

  • Heavy use of WhatsApp callouts and 'add me' spam language.
  • Text is mainly artificial, suggesting deliberate image creation or alteration.

Detailed Checks & Insights

0-100 Scale

AI-generated or manipulated image probability (Sightengine)

Score: 80
Passed

"High artificial text probability (0.98), but low image-wide manipulation or deepfake score."

Reason: Image text type is almost entirely artificial, but the image as a whole is not strongly flagged as AI-generated.

Extracted text scanned for scam keywords or URLs

Score: 10
Failed

"Spam likely attempting to lure users off-platform."

Reason: Text contains WhatsApp and classic 'add me' scam language, but no actual links or QR destinations.

Identify potentially harmful content (OpenAI moderation)

Score: 70
Passed

"Image safe in terms of graphic or hateful material."

Reason: No violence, hate, or explicit content detected.

QR code or embedded link destination reputation

Score: 100
Passed

"No actionable QR code to rate or analyze."

Reason: No QR code or link was present in the image.

Reverse image search match

Score: 75
Passed

"Doesn't appear in known scam or stock image databases."

Reason: No copies detected in Google Lens; image not recognized as a widely circulated scam.

Your Next Steps

  • 1

    Do not interact with, scan, or follow instructions in the image.

  • 2

    Never contact unknown numbers or add users on WhatsApp based on instructions in unsolicited images.

  • 3

    Report the image to any relevant platform or local authorities if involved in a potential scam.

Evidence & Citations

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