Report the scam and tighten future defences

    Reporting helps the broader investigation, but the real defence is operational: known numbers, safe-words, and not posting long voice/video clips publicly.

    Reduce voice-clone source material

    If you regularly post voice or video publicly (TikTok, Instagram, podcasts), accept that voice cloning is realistic. The safe-word habit becomes essential, not optional.

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    Confirm the inbox is actively compromised

    Pin down which account, who's been emailed, and which sessions are unfamiliar.
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    Make the next phishing email harmless

    Use a password manager, hardware key and email aliases so a single phish can't cascade.
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    Use specialised victim resources

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