If your channel has comments, it has a threat surface.
In 2025, impersonator scams are everywhere, not because they’re new, but because they work. A scammer copies your name and profile photo, drops a “You’ve won!” message in your comment section, and points fans to a Telegram or WhatsApp account you’ve never heard of. What happens next? Your followers get tricked into handing over money, personal info, or worse, thinking it came from you.
These incidents scale with AI, bots, and automation. A