The many faces of impersonation fraud: Spot an imposter before it’s too late

This article explains how impersonation fraud operates across email, social media, texts, and calls, detailing red flags such as urgent requests for money, remote access demands, fake delivery or security alerts, spoofed identities, gift card payments, and deepfake-enabled schemes. It emphasizes that scammers blend channels and roles (e.g., fake company staff, banks, or law enforcement) to pressure victims, and provides practical guidance: slow down, be skeptical, verify independently via trusted contact details, and never share money or sensitive data without confirmation.