Type of Scam

Impersonation Scam

Definition

A scam where criminals pretend to be someone else - a celebrity, government official, or someone you know - to gain trust and steal money or information.

Real Examples

1Fake Elon Musk crypto giveaways
2CEO fraud / Business Email Compromise
3Tech support scams impersonating Microsoft or Apple

Related Terms

Phishing Social Engineering

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