Tips for Detecting Real-time Deepfakes: A Guide to Staying One Step Ahead

This blog post outlines the growing threat of deepfakes in scams and social engineering, detailing common red flags such as side-adhesion distortions, edge artifacts, masking/occlusion issues, missing or inconsistent facial features (e.g., tongue, facial hair, makeup), motion anomalies, and lip-sync discrepancies, while offering real-time video call tests (side profile, hand occlusion, tongue check) and practical defenses (verification protocols, MFA, secondary channels, critical source/intent assessment). It emphasizes developing digital resilience and skepticism as deepfake technology advances, encouraging continued education and community awareness.