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Why a Familiar Voice Isn't Proof
Familiarity is a mental shortcut for trust, not evidence of identity — a voice, name, or writing style you recognize can be imitated, so recognition alone should never authorize an urgent request.
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FTC Data Show People Reported Losing $3.5 Billion to Imposter Scams in 2025
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“Imposter scams were the most reported fraud category in 2025, with about 3.5 billion dollars in reported losses and nearly one in three fraud reports.”
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