A deepfake asks you to transfer money: an everyday verification protocol
You do not need to identify a fake voice or video perfectly. A more reliable approach is to separate the message from identity verification and agree in advance how a family or team checks urgent requests.
- Essence
- The main defense against deepfakes is an independent verification channel, rather than trying to spot voice or video artifacts.
- Risk
- Urgency, authority, and a familiar face switch off normal checks before technology has time to help.
- Action
- A pause, a callback to a saved number, and a personal question must come before any transfer or disclosure of a code.