# Beyond the screenshot: Why you should verify what you see

DevFeed: [Beyond the screenshot: Why you should verify what you see](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/beyond-the-screenshot-why-you-should-verify-what-you-see-8348.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/beyond-screenshot-why-verify-you-see/>)

Author: Phil Muncaster

Published: 2026-07-30T08:50:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [WeLiveSecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/welivesecurity.md>)

Topics: [Generative AI](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/generative-ai.md>), [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>)

Tags: [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [bank-transfers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bank-transfers.md>), [corporate](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/corporate.md>), [digital-security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/digital-security.md>), [fraud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fraud.md>), [generative-ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/generative-ai.md>), [payment](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/payment.md>), [social-media](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/social-media.md>), [tools](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tools.md>)

## AI overview

The article explains why screenshots are unreliable proof of payments, bookings, messages, or online conversations. Generative AI and other accessible tools make convincing fabrications easier, increasing risks for consumers and organizations. It recommends verifying claims through original records, transaction references, system logs, or information obtained directly from the relevant service.

## Source excerpt

The screenshot may look convincing, but it doesn't necessarily prove that the payment, booking or conversation is genuine