Scam Simulator / The 6 tactics
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Fake proof: deepfakes, fake screenshots and AI reviews
Tactic 3 of 6 · badge: Faker · by Trusterity
Seeing used to be believing. Now video, voices, screenshots and reviews can all be generated.
How it works
- Deepfake endorsements: a famous face or voice “recommends” an investment, app or giveaway.
- Fake screenshots: profit dashboards, bank transfers and chat messages, made in minutes.
- AI reviews: hundreds of convincing testimonials in any language, posted from new accounts with stock photos.
How to spot it
- Real celebrities don't promote investments in social media ads. Check their official channels.
- Treat screenshots and reviews as claims, not evidence.
- Deepfakes sometimes show odd lip-sync, blinking or audio, but good ones don't. Verify the claim, not the video.
Voice and video can be faked too. If “family” calls asking for money, ask for your family safe word. Make one in two minutes →
Try it from the other side
Use this tactic yourself in a 10-minute game — and see how it fools people.
Practise spotting it
Next tactic: 🤖 Bot networks and fake engagement: faking the crowd