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Reverse-search a profile photo before trusting a new online contact

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A reverse image search takes seconds and can catch a stolen or AI-generated photo before you've invested any trust — a common pattern behind romance scams and fake job recruiters alike. If the same picture turns up under a different name elsewhere, or looks suspiciously polished with no other online footprint, treat the whole profile as unverified.

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