Investment Scam Playbook: From Job Recruitment To Investment Scam

Scams have evolved from basic phishing emails to sophisticated multi-stage operations that prey on individuals’ vulnerabilities. The “Investment Scam” starts with an unsuspecting job recruitment message and culminates in devastating financial loss.

Written by
Nguyen Nguyen
on
November 29, 2024

Understanding this scam can help individuals and organizations protect themselves from falling victim.

This research paper outlines the entire process used by cybercriminals to target potential victims—from initial job recruitment and luring tactics, to grooming victims and coercing them into depositing money into fraudulent schemes. Our goal is to provide a detailed examination of the tactics and social engineering techniques used by these criminals to defraud individuals, raising awareness and equipping readers with the knowledge to recognize and avoid such scams.

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Investment Scam: From Job Recruitment To Investment Scam

About the Author

Nguyen Nguyen

Nguyen is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience in software engineering, malware research, and cyber threat intelligence.

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