{"id":37759,"date":"2025-12-24T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T16:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/?p=37759"},"modified":"2026-01-21T09:55:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T17:55:59","slug":"ai-image-detector-how-to-stay-safe-scammers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/ai-image-detector-how-to-stay-safe-scammers\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Detector Image: How to Stay Safe When Scammers Use Perfect Pictures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;re scrolling through a dating app. A profile catches your eye. The photo looks amazing. Perfect lighting. Flawless skin. A warm smile that feels genuine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But something nags at you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is this person real? Or is this another scam?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;re not paranoid. You&#8217;re smart. Because scammers are using AI to create fake photos that look more real than actual people, and if you don&#8217;t know what to look for, you could be the next victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s where an <strong>AI image detector<\/strong> comes in. These tools help you figure out if a photo was made by a person or generated by artificial intelligence. And in a world where romance scams cost Americans over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/business-guidance\/blog\/2024\/02\/love-stinks-when-scammer-involved\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$1.14 billion in 2023<\/a>, knowing how to spot a fake could save you thousands of dollars and a broken heart.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><div class=\"search_mb_2020 scfb_mb_search scfb_full_search blog_content_search\"> <div class=\"search-form-2020\"  data-js-r=\"search.form\">\n    <div class=\"row tabs-content\">\n        <div class=\"scf-tooltip-badge-target\" data-badge-number=\"1\" data-badge-position=\"badge-bl\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-3\">\n\n            <div class=\"tabs\" data-pause=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"dropdown-overlay\"  data-js-r=\"search.form.dropdown_overlay\"><\/div>\n                <a data-item=\"0\" data-type=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/\" class=' active '><i class=\"si-user\"><\/i> <span>Name<\/span><\/a>\n                <a 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U.S.<\/option><option value=\"WF\">Wallis and Futuna<\/option><option value=\"EH\">Western Sahara<\/option><option value=\"YE\">Yemen<\/option><option value=\"ZM\">Zambia<\/option><\/select>                <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter email here\" name=\"email\" maxlength=\"100\" value=\"\" >\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search an Email<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter phone here\" name=\"phone\" maxlength=\"12\" value=\"\"  data-js-r=\"search.input.phone\">\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search a Phone Number<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter username here\" name=\"username\" maxlength=\"100\">\n                <label 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                       <div class=\"file-progress-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"file-progress-value\">Uploading...<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"file-progress\">\n                        <div class=\"file-progress-value\">Uploading...<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val anim\" style=\"display: block;\"><\/label>\n        \n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-2 text-center\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"go\"  data-js-r=\"search.go\">Search<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- Bulk -->\n       \n    <p class=\"respect-privacy\"><span class=\"si-secured-fill\"><\/span> We Respect Your Privacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script>\n    var uploaded_images = [];\n<\/script><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-an-ai-image-detector-and-why-you-need-one\">What Is an AI Image Detector and Why You Need One<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kqd8x1ynr1rmr0cv9jk80zs5q4-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kqd8x1ynr1rmr0cv9jk80zs5q4-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kqd8x1ynr1rmr0cv9jk80zs5q4-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kqd8x1ynr1rmr0cv9jk80zs5q4-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kqd8x1ynr1rmr0cv9jk80zs5q4-640x427.png 640w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kqd8x1ynr1rmr0cv9jk80zs5q4-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kqd8x1ynr1rmr0cv9jk80zs5q4.png 1248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <strong>AI detector image<\/strong> tool analyzes photos to determine if they were created by AI or taken by a real camera. Think of it like a lie detector for pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the problem. Scammers used to steal photos from real people&#8217;s social media accounts. You could catch them with a reverse image search. But now? They&#8217;re using AI to generate completely new faces that don&#8217;t exist anywhere online. According to experts, about 25% of fake profiles now use AI-generated photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These aren&#8217;t your typical blurry, obviously fake images. Modern AI creates photos with natural lighting, realistic skin textures, and even tiny imperfections that make them look human. The technology has gotten so good that less than half of people (46%) can correctly identify an AI-generated image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s terrifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But an <strong>AI image detector<\/strong> can spot what your eyes miss. It looks at pixel patterns, compression artifacts, and digital signatures that reveal AI manipulation. And the best part? You don&#8217;t need to be a tech expert to use one.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-scammers-use-ai-generated-photos-to-catfish-victims\">How Scammers Use AI-Generated Photos to Catfish Victims<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s talk about how this actually works in the real world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers create fake dating profiles using AI-generated faces. They craft believable backstories. They send you messages that feel personal and caring. And because the photo looks so real, you trust it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Romance scammers are now using AI-generated profiles, deepfake videos, and chatbot conversations to build emotional connections. They&#8217;re not just stealing someone&#8217;s identity anymore. They&#8217;re creating entirely new people who never existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a real example. In January 2025, a French woman named Anne lost over $850,000 to a scammer pretending to be Brad Pitt. The scammer used AI-generated photos and <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/deepfake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deepfake technology<\/a> to make the fake relationship feel real. When she finally ran the photos through a reverse image search, she discovered they were AI composites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn&#8217;t rare. Over 55% of current online daters report encountering suspicious profiles on at least a weekly basis. And 40% of people on dating apps have been targeted by scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scary part? These scammers follow a pattern. They build trust quickly. They avoid video calls with excuses like &#8220;my camera&#8217;s broken.&#8221; They move conversations off the dating app to private messaging. And eventually, they ask for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <strong>AI detector image<\/strong> tool helps you catch them before you get emotionally invested.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-an-ai-image-detector-actually-checks\">What an AI Image Detector Actually Checks<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So what does an <strong>AI image detector<\/strong> look for when it scans a photo?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, it examines pixel-level details. <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/is-this-image-ai-how-social-catfish-helps-you-confirm-whats-real\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI-generated images<\/a> often have subtle inconsistencies that human eyes miss. Things like mismatched earrings, blurry backgrounds, uneven lighting, or strange reflections in the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second, it analyzes compression patterns. Real photos taken with cameras have specific digital signatures based on how the camera sensor captures light. AI-generated images lack these authentic markers.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><div class=\"search_mb_2020 scfb_mb_search scfb_full_search blog_content_search\"> <div class=\"search-form-2020\"  data-js-r=\"search.form\">\n    <div class=\"row tabs-content\">\n        <div class=\"scf-tooltip-badge-target\" data-badge-number=\"1\" data-badge-position=\"badge-bl\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-3\">\n\n            <div class=\"tabs\" data-pause=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"dropdown-overlay\"  data-js-r=\"search.form.dropdown_overlay\"><\/div>\n                <a data-item=\"0\" data-type=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/\" class=' active '><i class=\"si-user\"><\/i> <span>Name<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"1\" data-type=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-email-address-search\/\" class=' '><i class=\"si-email\"><\/i> <span>Email<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"2\" data-type=\"3\" 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AI image detectors use advanced algorithms trained on millions of real and AI-generated images. They can spot patterns that indicate synthetic generation, even when the image looks perfect to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best <strong>AI detector image<\/strong> tools can identify photos from popular AI generators like Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, and Flux. According to testing by independent researchers, top detectors achieve accuracy rates between 95-99% when analyzing images from these platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But here&#8217;s the catch. No tool is 100% perfect. That&#8217;s why you need to combine an <strong>AI image detector<\/strong> with other verification methods.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-accurate-are-ai-image-detectors\">How Accurate Are AI Image Detectors?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s be honest. 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value=\"ZM\">Zambia<\/option><\/select>                <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter email here\" name=\"email\" maxlength=\"100\" value=\"\" >\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search an Email<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter phone here\" name=\"phone\" maxlength=\"12\" value=\"\"  data-js-r=\"search.input.phone\">\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search a Phone Number<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter username here\" name=\"username\" maxlength=\"100\">\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search a Username<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter address here\" name=\"address\" maxlength=\"100\"  data-js-r=\"search.input.address\"  autocomplete=\"off\" >\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search an Address<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"row list image \" >\n                <span>Browse and upload image here <\/span>\n                                    <form method=\"post\">\n                        <input type=\"file\" name=\"image[]\" aria-label=\"Search an Image\" aria-required=\"true\" accept=\"image\/*\"  data-js-r=\"search.input.image_single\">\n                        <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search an Image<\/label>\n                        <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"search_type\" value=\"4\" \/>\n                    <\/form>                \n                                    <div class=\"file-progress-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"file-progress-value\">Uploading...<\/div>\n           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Look at where hair meets the background or where clothing meets skin. AI-generated images sometimes have fuzzy or unnatural transitions in these areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch for perfection. Real photos have imperfections. Skin has pores, texture, and natural variations. If someone&#8217;s skin looks airbrushed to perfection in every single photo, that&#8217;s suspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for consistency. If someone has multiple photos, compare them carefully. Do the facial features stay consistent? Does the person age appropriately across photos? Scammers sometimes use different AI-generated faces and hope you won&#8217;t notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And here&#8217;s a big one. If someone refuses to do a video call, that&#8217;s a massive red flag. Scammers avoid live video because <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/fake-video-chat-how-to-tell-if-your-video-call-is-real\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">they can&#8217;t fake it<\/a> in real-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These red flags don&#8217;t prove someone is a scammer. But they should make you pause and verify before you trust them.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-protect-yourself-from-ai-catfishing-scams\">How to Protect Yourself from AI Catfishing Scams<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/p2f43zgx0srmr0cv9jm9qfyfg4-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/p2f43zgx0srmr0cv9jm9qfyfg4-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/p2f43zgx0srmr0cv9jm9qfyfg4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/p2f43zgx0srmr0cv9jm9qfyfg4-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/p2f43zgx0srmr0cv9jm9qfyfg4-640x361.png 640w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/p2f43zgx0srmr0cv9jm9qfyfg4-1250x706.png 1250w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/p2f43zgx0srmr0cv9jm9qfyfg4-400x226.png 400w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/p2f43zgx0srmr0cv9jm9qfyfg4.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can&#8217;t rely on an <strong>AI detector image<\/strong> alone. You need a complete strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, always verify before you trust. Use tools like Social Catfish to check someone&#8217;s photos and background. Run a <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-image-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reverse image search<\/a> on their pictures. Look them up on social media to see if their profiles match their story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second, insist on video calls early. Real people have no problem jumping on a video chat. Scammers will make excuses. If someone consistently avoids video calls, walk away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Third, never send money to someone you haven&#8217;t met in person. This should be obvious, but <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/dating-app-scams-how-to-tell-if-the-person-youre-talking-to-is-a-romance-scammer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">romance scammers<\/a> are experts at creating emotional urgency. They&#8217;ll have a crisis. They&#8217;ll need help. They&#8217;ll promise to pay you back. Don&#8217;t fall for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fourth, keep conversations on the dating platform. Scammers want to move to private messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram because it&#8217;s harder to report them there. Stay on the platform until you&#8217;ve verified their identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fifth, trust your gut. If something feels off, it probably is. According to research, 79% of people report experiencing loneliness, and 20% admit they make riskier decisions online because of it. Scammers exploit that vulnerability. Don&#8217;t let loneliness override your common sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And finally, educate yourself. Learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/dating-app-scams-how-to-tell-if-the-person-youre-talking-to-is-a-romance-scammer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">common romance scam tactics<\/a>. Understand how <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/what-is-catfishing-online-dating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">catfishing works<\/a>. The more you know, the harder you are to fool.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-if-you-think-you-ve-been-scammed\">What to Do If You Think You&#8217;ve Been Scammed<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s say you&#8217;ve been talking to someone online. You ran their photo through an <strong>AI image detector<\/strong>. It came back as AI-generated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now what?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, stop all communication immediately. Block them on every platform. Don&#8217;t confront them. Don&#8217;t give them a chance to manipulate you further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second, document everything. Take screenshots of your conversations. Save any photos they sent you. Keep records of any money you sent. You&#8217;ll need this evidence if you report the scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Third, report them. Report the profile to the dating app or social media platform. File a report with the <a href=\"https:\/\/reportfraud.ftc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Trade Commission (FTC)<\/a>. If you sent money, contact your bank or payment service immediately to see if you can reverse the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fourth, protect your accounts. Change your passwords. Enable two-factor authentication. If you shared personal information with the scammer, monitor your credit reports for signs of identity theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And finally, don&#8217;t blame yourself. These scams are sophisticated. They&#8217;re designed to fool smart people. Even tech-savvy individuals fall for AI-powered romance scams because the emotional manipulation is so effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need help, Social Catfish offers resources for what to do if <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/what-to-do-if-youre-being-catfished-a-step-by-step-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you&#8217;re being catfished<\/a>. You&#8217;re not alone in this.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-future-of-ai-and-online-dating-safety\">The Future of AI and Online Dating Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI isn&#8217;t going away. It&#8217;s getting better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means scammers will keep using it to create more convincing fake profiles. But it also means detection tools will improve. The arms race between scammers and security experts will continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What does this mean for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It means you need to stay informed. Learn about new scam tactics as they emerge. Use the best verification tools available. And never let your guard down completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news? Platforms like Social Catfish are constantly updating their technology to catch new types of AI-generated content. They&#8217;re investing in better <strong>AI detector image<\/strong> tools, more comprehensive background checks, and smarter fraud detection systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But ultimately, your safety is in your hands. Use the tools available. Trust your instincts. And remember that if someone seems too good to be true, they probably are.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><div class=\"search_mb_2020 scfb_mb_search scfb_full_search blog_content_search\"> <div class=\"search-form-2020\"  data-js-r=\"search.form\">\n    <div class=\"row tabs-content\">\n        <div class=\"scf-tooltip-badge-target\" data-badge-number=\"1\" data-badge-position=\"badge-bl\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-3\">\n\n            <div class=\"tabs\" data-pause=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"dropdown-overlay\"  data-js-r=\"search.form.dropdown_overlay\"><\/div>\n                <a data-item=\"0\" data-type=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/\" class=' active '><i class=\"si-user\"><\/i> <span>Name<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"1\" data-type=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-email-address-search\/\" class=' '><i class=\"si-email\"><\/i> <span>Email<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"2\" data-type=\"3\" 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