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Investigation Report

Generated on Feb 14, 2026

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Category: Fake Text Message
Recommendation
Avoid
Overall Summary
Scam
  Why we think so? 

This image has been widely shared across social media and forums, especially in communities warning about scams and fake messages. The extracted email address (shelleebellee@proton.me) can be a sign of suspicious intent. Analysis shows a very high likelihood the text was artificially inserted onto the image. Several results flag this exact image—or near-identical copies—as part of scam warnings, especially related to sextortion and impersonation schemes. No direct QR code or harmful embedded link was found. Still, because this image is actively reported in multiple scam-related posts, you should treat it as unsafe and avoid responding to any requests using it. 🚫

Confidence Score Our overall confidence rating for this entity based on public signals, activity, and risk checks.
5%

Risk Insights

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Image is a known scam

  • Reverse image search finds many scam alert posts with this image.
  • Commonly linked to sextortion and impersonation attempts.
  • Do not respond to contacts using this image.
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Artificial image/text

  • Text detected as artificial (0.95+) by AI image detection.
  • Likely manipulated or fabricated for scam use.
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No dangerous links found

  • No QR codes, URLs, or direct malware risk.
  • Risks are primarily from social engineering, not technical compromise.

Category Scores

Red Flags & Warnings

  • Found across scam warning posts, especially concerning sextortion.
  • Artificial text detected throughout, suggesting manipulation.

Detailed Checks & Insights

0-100 Scale

Reverse image search ties to scam history

Score: 10
Passed

"Each listed instance used the image to report scam or sextortion, not legitimate business."

Reason: Multiple matches to scam warning threads, specifically r/Sextortion and scam subreddits.

AI-generated or Artificial modification

Score: 50
Passed

"Sightengine scanner marks text as artificial (0.95+ probability) and the image as computer-generated."

Reason: AI analysis detects that nearly all visible text is artificially added, not naturally photographed.

Text and content scam signals

Score: 50
Passed

"No scam URLs, but personal email is a lead-in for further contact attempts found in scam cases."

Reason: Extracted personal email fits patterns used in scam/impersonation attempts, especially combined with image context.

No dangerous links or QR codes

Score: 70
Passed

"The primary threat is the scam context of the image, not links or QR content."

Reason: No QR, social, or embedded link destination found, reducing some direct technical risk.

Moderation scan (harmful/illegal content)

Score: 80
Passed

"Risks are contextual, not from media legality or direct graphic content."

Reason: Image passed checks for explicit violence, hate, and sexual content per moderation engine.

Your Next Steps

  • 1

    Do not reply to messages or requests referencing this image.

  • 2

    If you were contacted by someone using this image, block and report the sender.

  • 3

    Never send money or personal data to unknown contacts, especially if you recognize scam warning signs.

  • 4

    If you are at risk or being extorted, seek help from a trusted authority or support service.

Key Evidence & Citations

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