Romance Scam
From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy
Romance Scam
Short Description: Scammer presents a false love interest in an attmpt to scam a victim.
CAT ID: CAT-2022-257
Layer: 8
Operational Scale: Tactical
Level of Maturity: Well-Established
Category: TTP
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Detailed Description: A scam leveraging online dating platforms with the social engineer adopts a false persona, or fraudulently adopts the identity of a real person. Romance scammers often exploit the hopes and dreams of their victims by creating a persona that plays to the target's ideal partner.
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