Do their photos match their story?
Start a check with their phone number or email, then add a photo. StoryCheck lines it up against the name, public records, and online profiles it finds, so you can see whether the pictures you were sent belong to a real, consistent identity.
Stronger identity match
A photo gives the report another signal to line up against the name, number, and public profiles it finds, so confidence scores get sharper.
Spot reused photos
Catfish and romance scammers recycle pictures. When a photo does not match the rest of someone's footprint, the report shows you the mismatch.
Private by design
The person is never notified, and your search history stays in your account. We never sell your data.
No facial recognition
Findings come from public records and openly available online data only. No biometric identification, ever.
How an image check works
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Start with a number or email
Run a normal StoryCheck on their phone number or email address. The report builds in about 60 seconds.
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Add their photo
Upload a picture of the person from inside the report. Your first photo costs 1 credit.
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Read the signals
The report shows how well the photo lines up with everything else it found. A clean match builds trust. A mismatch is your warning sign.
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Common questions
What is a StoryCheck image check?
An image check is part of a StoryCheck report. You start a check with a phone number or email, then add a photo of the person. StoryCheck uses the photo to strengthen the identity match and checks it against public, openly available web signals, which helps you judge whether the pictures you were sent line up with a real, consistent identity.
Can an image check help me spot a catfish?
Yes, it is one of the most common reasons people add a photo. Catfish profiles reuse photos that do not match the rest of the person's footprint. When a photo does not line up with the name, number, and public profiles in the report, that mismatch is a strong warning sign.
Does StoryCheck use facial recognition?
No. StoryCheck does not use facial recognition or biometric identification. Photo findings come from public records and openly available online data only.
Will the person know I checked their photo?
No. Searches are private and the person is never notified. Only upload images you have the right to share, and use results for lawful, personal purposes only.
How much does an image check cost?
Image checks are part of a StoryCheck report. The trial is $1 for 3 days and includes 2 lookups. Adding your first photo to a report costs 1 credit; additional photos cost 5 credits each.
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