A picture is a weak record identifier
People can share names and resemble one another. A portrait on a page may illustrate an article rather than identify its subject. Attaching that page’s allegations to a person based on appearance can create a serious error.
Define the actual decision
If you need to confirm a qualification, ask for relevant evidence and use the issuing organisation’s verification process. If you are arranging a personal meeting, focus on boundaries, public settings and pressure to send money. Neither task is answered by a similarity score.
Use the right process for formal screening
Employment, tenancy and other screening decisions may be regulated differently across jurisdictions. Use an appropriate provider and obtain qualified guidance about consent, permissible use and correction procedures. Facehunch does not provide formal background checks or determine eligibility.
Keep uncertain evidence separate
Record an unconfirmed resemblance as unconfirmed. Do not publish allegations or combine unrelated records into a dossier. If your own record is wrong, use the issuing agency or platform’s correction channel. The record-error guide explains how to organise your evidence without guessing someone else’s identity.
Written by Facehunch with AI assistance and checked against the cited sources. Our editorial policy.