Identity Theft Victim Checklist - California Department of Justice
: Scammers often use clear, front-facing selfies of real people—such as digital creators or military personnel—to make fake IDs or believable dating profiles. micha80023.jpg
While there is no official record for a specific file named "," various images of individuals named "Michael" are frequently stolen and repurposed by scammers for romance fraud and identity theft . Scammers often use these stolen photos to create fake personas on dating apps and social media platforms. Common Warning Signs of a Photo-Based Scam Identity Theft Victim Checklist - California Department of