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Impersonation scams
Scammers pretending to be someone you trust — a grandchild, a bank, the government, your boss — and how to verify before you act. There are 7 impersonation guides on Scam Wise.
Every impersonation guide
AI Voice Cloning & Impersonation Scams
AI voice cloning scams sound like science fiction, but they are very real.
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Employment & Job Scams (Task-Based and Boss Impersonation)
Scams can target us in the workplace or during the job hunt.
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Small Business Impersonation Scams
Business impersonation scams happen when crooks pretend to be a trusted company or organization to trick you.
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Government Grant and Loan Scams
Hello Scam Wise readers! Ready to talk about “free money” scams? Because that’s what government grant and loan scams promise – and they’re almost always phony.
Read articleStaying Ahead of Impersonation Scams
Impersonation scams are one of the most pervasive threats.
Read articleAuthority Impersonation Scams
This guide covers scams where criminals impersonate authorities – think IRS agents, police officers, court officials, or tech support from big companies.
Read articleThe Taxman & Government Impersonator Scams
Scams that pose as authorities are among the most frightening.
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