Impersonation Scam
From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy
Impersonation Scam
Short Description: Scammer impersonates a legitmate entity to convince the target to comply with directions.
CAT ID: CAT-2022-131
Layer: 8
Operational Scale: Tactical
Level of Maturity: In Common Use
Category: TTP
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Detailed Description: Scammer impersonates a legitmate entity (usually an authority figure) to convince the target to give money to the scammer.
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