Authorities and organizations are issuing warnings about a rise in impersonation scams targeting individuals across various platforms, including social media and email. Electric Capital has reported an uptick in impersonators posing as team members on platforms like X, Telegram, Discord, and LinkedIn, urging users to verify accounts directly. Similarly, Bixin Ventures has alerted users about impostors pretending to be their institution, emphasizing that their only official email is from the @bixin.com domain and that they never initiate contact via Telegram. Netflix users are also being warned about email scams designed to steal personal information and financial details. The Toronto Police Service is highlighting the issue as part of Fraud Prevention Month, announcing a media advisory to unveil the top five financially damaging scams in Toronto. Last year, nearly $370 million was lost to fraud in the city, underscoring the urgency of these warnings. As tax season approaches, various agencies, including the IRS, are reminding individuals to be cautious of deceptive practices that could lead to financial loss.