Think you're being catfished? Check where their photos were really taken
Catfish and romance scammers reuse stolen photos taken somewhere other than where they claim to be. Upload an image they've sent you and GeoInfer predicts where it was actually taken, so you can see whether their story about their location holds up before you get any deeper.
How to spot a catfish from their photos
A scammer's photos rarely match the life they describe. GeoInfer reads the visual content of an image — the architecture, the street scene, the vegetation, the light — and estimates where it was really taken, even after the picture has been screenshotted, forwarded and stripped of all metadata. If someone claims to be a soldier deployed overseas but their photos place them in a suburb on another continent, that mismatch is a serious red flag. Run the images they've sent through GeoInfer, compare the predicted location against what they've told you, and treat any gap as a reason to slow down, stop sending money, and verify who you're really talking to.
FAQ
Can GeoInfer help me tell if I'm being catfished?
It can help with one specific check: where a photo was actually taken. Upload an image the person sent and GeoInfer predicts its location from the pixels alone. If that doesn't match where they say they are, it's a strong warning sign — though it isn't proof on its own.
The photos were probably stolen from someone else. Does that matter?
Yes, and it's common. Catfish often use photos stolen from a real stranger's account. GeoInfer tells you where the photo was taken, which may not be where the scammer is — but a location that contradicts their story is still a useful red flag, and stolen photos are themselves a sign of a scam.
Is it safe to upload someone else's photo?
GeoInfer analyses the image to predict its location and does not perform facial recognition or identify the person in it. It answers where a photo was taken, not who is in it.
I've already sent money. What should I do?
Stop sending money immediately, keep all messages and images, and report it to your bank and local authorities or a fraud hotline. Checking photo locations can help you confirm your suspicion, but recovery starts with reporting.
Is it free to check a photo?
You can try GeoInfer free with no account. Community API access is credit-based for higher volumes.
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