Is a scammer check by photo free?
Yes, the preview is free. You can upload a photo and see whether possible matches were found before paying. Payment is only required to reveal full names and profile links.
How do I know if someone is a scammer or legitimate person?
Compare what they told you with what we have found with their face. If the same face appears under a different name, the job title doesn't match, or the person exists only on one new profile, treat it as a red flag. Pressure to act fast and requests for upfront payment are other common signs of a scam.
How do I check if an investor is legit?
Run the investor's face search and compare the results with what they told you. A legit partner has the same name and company on LinkedIn, X and the fund's website. Fake investors often use a borrowed face under another name, or have only one new profile public.
How do I spot a fake recruiter or a job scam?
Be careful with job offers that skip interviews, move to chat apps, or ask you to pay for equipment or training. Run the recruiter's photo search: LinkedIn recruiter scams often use a real person's face under a different name.
How do I identify fake job applicants?
Run the face search from the application or a screenshot from the video interview. You'll see whether the face matches the name and career on their LinkedIn, or belongs to someone else. It's a quick first step in candidate identity verification.
Can a scammer check replace due diligence or a business background check?
No. A face search answers one question quickly: is this person who they say they are online. Use it as the first step of your due diligence, before references, public records and full background check.
Is it legal to search someone by photo?
It depends on your location and how you use the service. Privacy, consent, biometric-data and image-use laws vary by jurisdiction. Users must comply with applicable laws, regulations and the Face2social Terms of Use.
How accurate is face search?
It depends on the photo and the available data. Clear images with visible facial features provide more data for comparison. Every result is a possible match rather than guaranteed identification.
Can I use a screenshot from a video call or LinkedIn?
Yes, in many cases. A screenshot can work when the face is clear and visible. Heavy cropping, low resolution, filters or obstructions may negatively affect the search.
Can we run checks at scale?
Yes. Funds, accelerators and hiring platforms can use the Face2social API to check every new contact automatically.
