Fake Text Message Investigation Report
Report generated: Oct 25, 2025
image_scan/884JhYAkszWSBl7hNbVRgpCTsf1lAbmTxUxnFJgG.jpg
https://scamai.com/storage/image_scan/884JhYAkszWSBl7hNbVRgpCTsf1lAbmTxUxnFJgG.jpgWhy we think so?
This image contains text that is highly likely generated by artificial intelligence, with a 98% probability. There is a detected US phone number (312 2665929) included in the text. The image analysis found no embedded links, QR codes, or harmful content such as hate speech or violence. A reverse image search found similar images used in various online complaints related to WhatsApp verification code issues, suggesting this image might be reused in these contexts. The overall scam probability score from the analysis is very low (1%), and no warning flags appear. However, because the text is likely AI-generated, caution is advised before trusting the content or entering data based on it.
Risk Insights
AI-Generated Text Detected
- Text is detected as mostly synthetic (98% probability).
- This raises questions about authenticity and source of the message.
Image Reuse in Scam Context
- Reverse image search links it to WhatsApp verification complaints.
- This pattern may indicate reuse by scammers leveraging real user problems.
Category Scores
Red Flags & Warnings
- Text is predominantly AI-generated, which is often used in synthetic or misleading messages.
- Image reuse in online complaints about WhatsApp OTP issues may reflect attempts to leverage known problems for scams.
Detailed Checks & Insights
0-100 Scale
AI-Generated Content Check
Score: 40
AI-Generated Content Check
Reason: Text is 98% likely to be AI-generated, indicating synthetic content.
Scam Keywords and Links Check
Score: 80
Scam Keywords and Links Check
Reason: No scam keywords, malicious URLs, or suspicious QR codes detected.
Content Safety Check
Score: 95
Content Safety Check
Reason: No flagged hate, violence, or sexual content identified by moderation.
Reputation and Reuse Check
Score: 30
Reputation and Reuse Check
Reason: Image appears in multiple online complaints about WhatsApp verification issues, possibly reused.
Your Next Steps
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Avoid trusting or responding to messages including this image without verifying the source independently.
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Search for the phone number separately to check for associated scams or fraud reports.
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If contacted via this image or its contents for verification or sensitive info, do not provide personal data.
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Report suspicious messages using this image to appropriate platforms or authorities.
Evidence & Citations
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Image analysis results from Sightengine
Provided likelihoods of AI-generated text and scan for scam keywords
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Similar image results from Google Lens search
Shows reuse of image in WhatsApp verification complaints online
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OpenAI Moderation API content safety scan
Confirms no hateful or harmful content in image
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