Modern scammers are “psychological ninjas” performing “psychological strip searches” on their victims. By hijacking shortcuts like familiarity (voice cloning), authority, and urgency, they bypass our logical defenses. We break down the story of “Aiden,” who nearly lost money to a deepfake video call from his “mom”.

Key Takeaways:

* Stop, Swap, Verify: Hang up, wait 60 seconds, and contact the person through a known, legitimate channel.

* Family Passphrase: Establish a secret code word (e.g., “Blue Lobster”) to verify identity during “emergency” calls.

* The 100% Rule: If anyone asks for a full password or MFA code, it is a scam 100% of the time.

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