account impersonation
Coverage of account impersonation in the Nexus archive.
- [US] https://www.it-bstar.com/ -- Probable Upwork Scam?
A user applied for a job with IT-BStar, which involves creating an Upwork account to act as a US-based intermediary for foreign developers. The arrangement requires the user to handle payments and pass 75-80% to developers, raising concerns about account impersonation and tax liability. The user questions if this is a scam and how to report it.
- Wema Bank warns customers over fake apps targeting banking details
Wema Bank warned customers about fake apps targeting their banking details. In June, the bank temporarily suspended communications on its X and Telegram accounts to protect against fraudulent activities and account impersonation.
- [CAN] Help! I fell for a scam and I can’t access my old Reddit account. (iOS)
A Reddit user fell for a scam after clicking a suspicious link, leading to account takeover and email change by an imposter on Discord. The user reported the scam and is seeking help to recover their account.