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Meanings
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identity fraud; masquerading; impersonation
usually written using kana alone
General term for pretending to be someone else, often for fraudulent purposes. Used in contexts like online impersonation, fake accounts, or social engineering.
Impersonation damage is increasing on social media.
He impersonated someone else and swindled money.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉になりすますto pass oneself off as someone / impersonate someone
He impersonated a celebrity and posted on social media.
- なりすましメールに気をつけるto be careful of spoofed emails
Please be careful of spoofed emails claiming to be from your company.
- なりすましを見破るto see through / detect an impersonation
The bank quickly detected the identity fraud.
- なりすまし被害に遭うto fall victim to identity fraud
Many people have fallen victim to identity fraud.