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scam type guide

impersonation scams.

deepfakes. hacked accounts. stolen identities.

Impersonation scams use stolen photos, hacked social media accounts, AI-generated voices, and deepfake videos to pretend to be someone you know or trust. These scams are evolving rapidly with AI technology making them harder to detect.

$2.7B.

lost to impersonation scams in 2024

300%.

increase in deepfake scams

85%.

of AI voice clones fool humans

94.5%.

suss. detection rate

red flags to watch for.

if you see any of these, suss it out before responding.

friend asking for money urgently

A friend or family member suddenly messages asking for money — their account may be hacked.

celebrity endorsement

A celebrity is promoting an investment, product, or giveaway — it's almost always a deepfake.

voice sounds slightly off

AI voice clones are good but not perfect — listen for unnatural pauses or inflections.

won't video call

If they only send voice messages or won't do a live video call, be suspicious.

different communication style

The messages don't sound like how the person normally writes or talks.

requests unusual payment method

Asks for crypto, gift cards, or wire transfer instead of normal payment methods.

real examples suss. catches.

paste messages like these into suss. for instant analysis.

Hey it's me! I'm in trouble and need help. Can you send $500 to this Cash App? I'll explain everything later. Please don't tell anyone.

account_takeover_impersonationmoney_requestsecrecy_demand

HIGH RISK — hacked account scam

ELON MUSK is giving away Bitcoin! Send 0.1 BTC and receive 1 BTC back. Only 500 spots left! Click the link in bio.

celebrity_marketplace_impersonationcrypto_pumpurgency_pressure

HIGH RISK — celebrity impersonation scam

real victim stories.

anonymized cases from actual impersonation scams reports.

A grandmother received a call from her 'grandson' crying and saying he was in jail. The voice sounded real — it was an AI clone taken from social media videos.

Lost: $9,000
via Phone call

Establish a family code word. AI can clone anyone's voice from public audio.

A teenager's Instagram was hacked. The attacker messaged all her friends asking for money via Cash App, claiming an emergency.

Lost: $1,200 (across friends)
via Instagram DMs

Always verify via a different channel before sending money.

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how to protect yourself.

follow these tips and use suss. to verify anything suspicious.

If a friend asks for money, call them directly on their phone number to verify.

Celebrities don't give away money or crypto through social media.

Be cautious of any urgent request that asks you to keep it secret.

Set up a family code word for verifying identity in emergencies.

Report hacked accounts to the platform immediately.

Use suss. to scan any suspicious message before responding.

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