Advance Fee Scam

From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy

Advance Fee Scam

Short Description: Scam employing the request for an advanced commitment of funds for a promised later payoff.

CAT ID: CAT-2022-251

Layer: 8

Operational Scale: Multiple Scales

Level of Maturity: Well-Established

Category: TTP

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Detailed Description: Scam employing the request for an advanced commitment of funds in return for the promise of the return of a larger sum at a later time.

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