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task scam

Coverage of task scam in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 22 · 17:33 UTCMost recent: Jun 30 · 20:46 UTC
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Amazonorganization1Sophiaperson1Hotmailorganization1FTCorganization1Better Business Bureauorganization1SMStopic1$250–$500 daily compensationtopic1Global Data Allianceorganization1Australiaplace1Scamwatch Australiaorganization1app optimization scamtopic1data optimization scamtopic1Foragem.comorganization1Webinartopic1AI chatbottopic1
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  • SECURITYJun 30 · 20:46 UTCMALWAREBYTES LABS
    Watch out for “high paying, low effort” Amazon job texts

    Job scammers are using SMS and messaging platforms to impersonate Amazon recruiters, offering fake high-paying remote roles with promises of $250–$500 daily for minimal work. The scams, often attributed to a 'Sophia' from Amazon’s recruiting department, direct victims to non-Amazon contact details and exploit 'task scam' tactics to extract money or personal data.

  • CRIMEJun 24 · 18:49 UTCR/SCAMS
    (AustraliaI) Is my friend involved in a task scam? Being asked to deposit $50,000 to unlock earnings.

    A friend in Australia is concerned about being involved in a scam with Global Data Alliance, a company offering a data-entry job. She was initially able to withdraw small earnings but is now demanded to deposit $50,000 to unlock a promised $260,000 payout. The platform restricts access to her accumulated earnings until the task is completed.

  • CRIMEJun 22 · 17:33 UTCR/SCAMS
    FORAGEM JOB SCAM (Foragem.com)

    Foragem.com is suspected of running a job scam involving fake webinars with bots and an AI chatbot as the sole communication method. The company, registered as an LLC for only a few weeks, likely operates a task scam where victims invest time and may be required to pay for funds.