Best image-source checks for community moderators

Define the alleged issue

Is the concern reused event footage, a misleading caption or someone using another member's photograph? Each needs different evidence. Keep the original report and the visible post context together.

Make a reviewable decision

1. Search only material appropriate to the report.
2. Record relevant source pages and dates.
3. Compare the evidence with the community rule.
4. Explain the decision without publishing unrelated personal information.

A reposted photograph may be allowed when credited but misleading when presented as a member's own recent experience. The rule and caption determine the moderation issue.

Keep uncertainty visible

If a match is only a lookalike or an inaccessible preview, do not describe it as confirmed impersonation. Use the platform's established appeal and escalation process. A concise evidence note helps consistency across moderators more than an unexplained confidence score.

Continue with responsible source checking.