MENA fake online job ad fraud campaign
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A 2025 coordinated fraud campaign used fake online job ads to target people across MENA, stealing money and personal data through recruitment lures. The operation spread through Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, then shifted victims into WhatsApp and Telegram chats for the scam. Its scale, localization, and shared infrastructure made it harder to trace and disrupt.
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24.12.2025 17:30 2 articles · 5mo ago
MENA fake online job ad fraud campaign
Initial DisclosureIn **2025**, scammers pushed localized fake job ads across **MENA** to pull candidates into private chats. The opening phase used social-media lures and brand impersonation to build trust before requests for deposits and personal data.
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- Coordinated Scams Target MENA Region With Fake Online Job Ads — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 24.12.2025 17:30
- Coordinated Scams Target MENA Region With Fake Online Job Ads — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 24.12.2025 17:30