Whose Behind that Profile — A Supplemental Guide to Impersonation & Identity-Mimic Scams

From the author of Spot the Catfish.

Not every scammer invents a person from scratch — some borrow the credibility of a real kind of person instead. A soldier. A celebrity. A financial analyst. A stranger who might just possibly know you.

This companion guide breaks down seven distinct impersonation types scammers use to get a foot in the door — the specific tells, backstories, and money-aims behind each one, plus the throughline connecting all of them: it always comes back to money, one way or another.

Inside:

• Military, Financial Analyst, "I Know You Somehow," Celebrity, Cultural Icon, Executive Assistant, and Lottery/Sweepstakes Winner personas

• The three distinct money-aims scammers actually pursue

• A closing gut-check for spotting any of these before the conversation goes further