Impersonation
Real examples of Impersonation scams reported by the public. Learn what they look like so you can spot and avoid them.
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Likely scamScam likelihood 96/100
Claims to be SiriusXM membership notice but sender is unrelated Gmail address 'kandrapettzspp11@gmail.com'. Urges 'UPDATE PAYMENT DETAILS' after alleged failed renewal, a clear payment phishing pattern.
ImpersonationAnalyzed by ChatGPT 5.5
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Likely scamScam likelihood 98/100
Fake Yahoo/Microsoft security alerts on unrelated 'web.core.windows.net' URL claim suspicious activity, locked session, and urge calling +1 (888)951-7136 immediately, classic tech-support phishing/scam impersonation.
ImpersonationAnalyzed by ChatGPT 5.5
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Moderate riskScam likelihood 25/100
Appears to be a legitimate class action settlement notice (Google Assistant $68M settlement). Sender domain references AB Data, a known settlement administrator. Marked spam by Gmail, but content matches real court-directed notices. Mild caution due to claim links and spam flag.
ImpersonationAnalyzed by Claude Opus 4.8
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Likely scamScam likelihood 98/100
Impersonates Meta/Facebook with non-Meta URL 'ification-ads-security.site', asks user to enter a verification code from Email/SMS/WhatsApp, and uses 'Confirm Appeal' plus 'Meta © 2026'. This is OTP harvesting/phishing.
ImpersonationAnalyzed by ChatGPT 5.5
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Likely scamScam likelihood 92/100
Fake 'Breaking News' advertisement using Martin Lewis image (with fabricated injury) and 'Farewell Martin Lewis, UK in shock' headline. Classic celebrity death/impersonation clickbait used to funnel users into investment or phishing scams via 'Read More'. Misinformation and unauthorized likeness use.
ImpersonationAnalyzed by Claude Opus 4.8
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Low riskScam likelihood 14/100
Appears to be a genuine in-app WhatsApp Plus subscription screen with native iOS UI, official branding, clear pricing (£2.49/month) and standard feature list. No links, no credential requests, no urgency or impersonation signals.
ImpersonationAnalyzed by Claude Opus 4.8