Deepfake scam
AI-generated impersonation scam · synthetic media scam
What it means
Deepfakes can include a face-swapped video call, a cloned voice note, or an image used as false evidence. Visual or audio artifacts may help, but they change quickly, so identity should be verified through a separate trusted channel.
How to protect yourself
- Treat media as a claim, not proof of identity.
- Confirm high-stakes requests outside the conversation.
- Use private codewords or a mandatory callback rule.
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Deepfake scam — Trust Onion, September 17, 2026. https://trustonion.io/glossary/deepfake-scam
