Protect Yourself from Online Scams
Concerned about catfishing or shady people online? Upload a photo, and we'll search social media, news sites, and more to verify who they are and point out anything that looks off.
Fast Face Search That Delivers
Our face recognition searches the web to find matches quickly and accurately. It's a simple way to confirm someone's identity and see what they're doing online.
About MambaPanel
Our Story
MambaPanel was born out of real-world necessity in early 2024. Our co-founder has background in law enforcement and connections with many law enforcement professionals who used Clearview AI to identify criminals. The issue? These powerful face recognition systems were exclusively available to law enforcement agencies.
Meanwhile, scams, catfishing, and dodgy people online have been on the rise. Regular people were getting ripped off by romance scammers, catfished on dating apps, and targeted by identity thieves with no way to verify who they were actually dealing with. So we thought: "Why not make our own tool but for the public?"
So we built MambaPanel—a comprehensive face search engine designed specifically for the public. Think of Google, but for faces instead of text.
How MambaPanel Actually Works
Unlike basic reverse image search tools, MambaPanel uses advanced facial recognition algorithms that focus specifically on identifying people across billions of images from:
- Social Media Platforms: We index publicly available photos across major platforms
- News Sources: From local news to major outlets worldwide
- Public Records: Including mugshots, court records, and other legal documents
- Dating Profiles: Public-facing dating app photos to catch catfishers
- Business Websites: Professional profiles, team pages, and corporate directories
We don't just find exact image matches—our system recognizes the same face across different photos, angles, lighting conditions, and even as people age or change their appearance.
The Experience Behind the Tech
MambaPanel was developed by people with direct expertise in cybersecurity. Having seen how effective facial recognition can be in identifying individuals, we wanted to create a tool that brings this technology to everyone.
Our software is particularly effective at locating scammers, catfishers, and other suspicious individuals operating online.
Real-World Applications
Our users rely on MambaPanel for a wide range of legitimate purposes:
- Dating Safety: Verifying potential matches before meeting in person
- Investment Protection: Checking the identity of "investment advisors" before sending money
- Rental Screening: Landlords confirming tenant identities
- Parent Protection: Checking who your children are talking to online
- Missing Persons: Helping locate missing friends or family members
Our Technology Edge
We've spent about 12 months perfecting our facial recognition system to work where others fail:
- Poor Quality Images: Our algorithm can identify faces even in low-resolution, blurry photos
- Partial Face Visibility: Works even when only portions of a face are visible
- Age Progression: Can identify the same person across different ages
- Appearance Changes: Recognizes people despite makeup, hair color changes, and facial hair
Our proprietary matching algorithm doesn't just scan billions of images—it analyzes 428 unique facial points to create a digital "fingerprint" that can identify a person with remarkable accuracy even in challenging conditions.
Privacy & Ethics First
We take privacy seriously. While we do search public images, we've built MambaPanel with strict ethical guidelines:
- Search Privacy: Your searches are confidential and never publicly displayed
- Public Data Only: We only index images that are already publicly available
- Secure Infrastructure: Enterprise-grade security protects your data
- Opt-Out Available: Anyone can request their images be excluded from our search
Unlike other services that collect and sell your data, we're focused solely on helping you verify identities and stay safe online.
Examples of MambaPanel in Action
Example 1: Identifying a Wanted Person
In February 2024, a MambaPanel user uploaded a photo of someone they met on a dating app who claimed to be a successful businessman. Our system identified the person in multiple mugshots and criminal records. The scammer was using stolen photos of someone with a criminal history to create a fake online persona.
Our system identified that the photos were being used by a scammer, potentially preventing another victim from being targeted.
Example 2: Locating a Missing Person (NZ, 2024)
Late 2024, a person went missing in New Zealand. She wasn't posting on social media, but we used a photo from 1News to run a search.
Update
She's been found safe and sound.
Quick Note
This was for research only—she's not connected to us. We're just reporting public info like a news outlet would. This example demonstrates how our technology can be valuable for locating missing persons.
Example 3: Preventing Catfishing
In December 2024, a user received suspicious messages from someone claiming to be a US military officer stationed overseas. The photos seemed professional, but something felt off about the conversation.
MambaPanel Results
Our search revealed that the photos belonged to a popular TikTok influencer whose images have been used in over 50 different scam attempts. The real person had never served in the military, and their photos were being used without permission to create fake identities for romance scams targeting older adults.
This search potentially saved the user from financial loss and emotional manipulation.
Why MambaPanel Is Different
Beyond Basic Reverse Image Search
Standard reverse image search tools like Google Images or TinEye look for exact matches of the same image. MambaPanel is fundamentally different—we look for the same person across different photos using advanced facial recognition technology similar to what law enforcement agencies use.
This means we can find someone even if they appear in completely different photos, with different backgrounds, lighting, angles, or even years apart. It's the difference between finding a copy of a photo and actually identifying a person across the internet.
Comprehensive Results That Matter
When you run a search on MambaPanel, you don't just get a list of matching images. Our system provides:
- Match Scores: Accuracy ratings for each potential match
- Source Access: Direct links to where our AI found the face
- MambaHunter Plan Features: Export your results in CSV format or printable paper to use as evidence in chats or beyond
Join Thousands of Protected Users
MambaPanel isn't just a tool—it's peace of mind in an increasingly deceptive online world. Our growing community of users includes:
- Singles navigating online dating
- Parents monitoring their children's online contacts
- Small business owners vetting potential partners
- Landlords verifying tenant applications
- People buying/selling items through online marketplaces
When you sign up, you're not just getting a powerful search tool—you're joining a community committed to making the internet a safer place for everyone.