How Hacks Happen

Catfishing 1: Social Engineering for Profit


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Catfishing scams have reached new heights, particularly romance scams. But how do they get away with it? This first of a three-part series on catfishing explores the techniques these scammers use to fool their victims, which involved social engineering at a high level. 

Resources

  • The man who "sold" The Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and Ulysses Grant's tomb
  • All About Ethel Kennedy's 34 Grandchildren
  • Catfished YouTube Channel

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