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Coordinated Fake Job Ad Scams Targeting MENA Region

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A coordinated wave of fake online job advertisements is targeting the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, exploiting the shift toward remote work. The scams, detailed by Group-IB, involve professionally designed social media ads that promise easy income for simple tasks but are part of an organized fraud operation aimed at stealing money and personal data. The scams operate at scale, with over 1500 fraudulent ads identified in 2025, primarily targeting Egypt, Gulf states, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Iraq, and Jordan. The campaigns are carefully localized, using regional dialects, local currencies, and familiar brand imagery to increase credibility. Victims are lured into sharing personal and financial information and are often required to deposit money to access higher-paying tasks, with small initial payouts used to build trust before communication ceases.

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  1. 24.12.2025 17:30 1 articles · 23h ago

    Group-IB Uncovers Coordinated Fake Job Ad Scams Targeting MENA Region

    Group-IB has detailed a coordinated wave of fake online job advertisements targeting the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The scams involve professionally designed social media ads that promise easy income but are part of an organized fraud operation aimed at stealing money and personal data. Over 1500 fraudulent ads were identified in 2025, primarily targeting Egypt, Gulf states, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Iraq, and Jordan.

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  • Over 60% of workers in the Middle East now prefer full-time remote roles, creating an attractive environment for abuse.

    First reported: 24.12.2025 17:30
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  • Group-IB identified more than 1500 fraudulent ads in 2025, with the highest concentration directed at Egypt, Gulf states, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Iraq, and Jordan.

    First reported: 24.12.2025 17:30
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  • The scams are run by organized groups that reuse the same scripts, branding, fake websites, and Telegram infrastructure across multiple countries.

    First reported: 24.12.2025 17:30
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  • Victims are lured into sharing personal and financial information and are often required to deposit money to access higher-paying tasks.

    First reported: 24.12.2025 17:30
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  • The scams exploit trust in recognized institutions and the low cost of social media advertising, offering daily earnings of $10 to $170 for tasks that take minutes.

    First reported: 24.12.2025 17:30
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