What shift does the author recommend?

Verify the situation through a known route

Rely entirely on recognising audio flaws

Assume every familiar voice is genuine

Verify the situation through a known route

What is the limitation of a spectacular demonstration?

It may not teach a usable response

It removes the need for public education

It may not teach a usable response

It proves all calls are fraudulent

C1 · Advanced8 min

When you can't trust who you hear

Syllabus topic 3: When you can't trust who you hear

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What makes the deception persuasive beyond the voice?

Urgency and emotional pressureA complete independent investigationThe absence of any request

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