What Does a Social Engineering Attack Look Like? (1)
Email from a friend If a criminal manages to hack or socially engineer one person’s email password they have access to that person’s contact list–and because most people use one…
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How the scam typically works
1. Make contact. First the criminals prowl the web for victims and make contact through text messages, dating apps, websites or direct messages on platforms including Facebook and LinkedIn. Some criminals pretend…
The scope of the problem
It’s hard to pinpoint the precise number of victims — scams are notoriously underreported — but nearly 70,000 people reported a romance scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in…
Steps for Recovery
Real Case in Social Engineering Competition If you have been affected by a romance scam, the first thing to remember is not to panic and not to let any feelings…
Psychological Persuasion Techniques of Timeline
Real Case in Social Engineering Competition Stage 1 – Fake Profile: Stage 2 – Contact & Grooming Stage 3 – Desperate Circumstances Step 4: Re-victimization
Scammer Engagement Plan
Real Case in Social Engineering Competition Note: This is a map of the general strategies we plan to use. We are prepared to adapt to any unforeseen circumstances or responses…