Characters

Meet the Reef

Heroes who teach, friends who make mistakes so you don't have to, and villains whose schemes always have one embarrassing flaw.

Phishmael & Friends

Host and hero

Security expert who appears for the serious lessons

The one who clicks everything

IT admin of the reef

Explains history and how scams work

Eager intern, asks the viewer's questions

Lovable grandma, classic scam target who turns out to be savvier than everyone

Pompous CEO, perfect target for CEO fraud

Reef News anchor and field reporter

Five teens who hang out at the Kelp Café and have seen every trick online: streams, trades, deepfakes, brand deals and more.

Teen streamer and gamer

Teen content creator

Teen footy player, Sharkley's nephew

Teen tech whiz, Octavia's niece

Teen skater and the friend who calls it out, Zola's niece