Case 01 · Family emergency impersonation
The Grandchild Call
A familiar voice is not independent proof.
- Panel 1 · The hook
An older adult receives an urgent call from someone claiming to be a grandchild in danger. The caller sounds distressed and knows personal family details.
- Panel 2 · The pressure test
Scamurai raises the evidence shield. The red flags line up: a sudden emergency, secrecy, a supposed lawyer, and a demand for cash or bail before anyone else can be called.
- Panel 3 · The safe response
The adult ends the call and uses a saved family number. The real grandchild is safe. A family verification phrase and independent callback break the script.
Hang up. Call the relative or another family member through a number already saved. Ask a question or use a family phrase the caller could not learn from social media.
Do not call the lawyer, police, or bondsman number supplied by the caller. Do not send a courier, gift card, wire, or crypto payment.