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Police and court impersonation

Threats of criminal involvement or arrest create panic before fake officials demand secrecy and transfers.

Bank safe-account scams

A fake bank employee claims fraud and asks you to move savings to a supposed safe account.

Family emergency impersonation

A fake relative, hospital worker, or companion requests secret urgent payments for an accident.

Boss and familiar-contact impersonation

Copied profiles or a claimed new number exploit familiar relationships to request payments.

Tax, benefits, and welfare impersonation

Threats of tax debt or suspended benefits, or promised subsidies, solicit identity details and payments.

Membership-charge and platform impersonation

A fake support agent claims an automatic membership or insurance charge and demands payment to cancel.

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