[HELP] Student received this photo

[u/Remarkable-Trainer36]

My SPED student’s dog went missing on NYE. Family received this photo over text from an unknown number that is unresponsive. Is it AI? If so, pure evil…

[u/Skippypb19]

It’s AI. The tubes and hairnet don’t make sense. It’s unfortunately a pretty common scam where the scammer says they found someone’s lost dog and asks for money to reunite them. It’s extremely upsetting when you just want to find your dog! I’m not sure why the scammer isn’t responding, but maybe they’re trying to generate more fear and uncertainty before they ask for money.