Telegram Photo Scam Checker & Imposter Scanner
Verify whether a Telegram user is using stolen model photos, an AI-generated persona, or a genuine picture. Unmask romance scammers and fake investment brokers before sending money.
How Telegram Scammers Weaponize Stolen Photos
The Stolen Model Persona
Scammers scrape photo albums from adult creators, Instagram models, and Asian fashion influencers. They pose as the model to solicit crypto investments, fake customs, or advance fee deposits.
The "Wrong Number" Pig Butchering Scam
A seemingly accidental message arrives on WhatsApp or Telegram. The scammer sends polite apologies, shares photos of an attractive lifestyle, and gradually introduces high-yield trading schemes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if someone is using a fake photo on Telegram?
Open their profile on Telegram, tap their profile avatar or save the photo they sent you, and upload it into the tool above. Sealed Rose inspects the image for generative AI markers and cross-references multi-engine image databases and our verified creator network to determine if the photo belongs to an actual model under a different name.
Why do romance scammers on dating apps always ask to move to Telegram?
Telegram offers end-to-end secret chats, self-destructing timers, and lenient moderation compared to Tinder, Bumble, or Hinge. Scammers migrate targets to Telegram so dating apps cannot ban their accounts before they launch investment or crypto schemes.
What are the red flags of a fake Telegram profile?
Warning signs include profile pictures featuring professional fashion or fitness models, usernames containing random numbers, accounts registered with foreign country codes, and unsolicited discussions about cryptocurrency, gold trading, or private VIP channels.
Can scammers fake circular video messages on Telegram?
Yes. Scammers use modified Telegram clients and virtual camera tools to inject pre-recorded model clips into the circular video note format, making it look like a live selfie video.