Scammers Hijack Palo Alto's Name to Extort Execs Over Fake Resume Fees
Ever wonder why that dream job email from 'Palo Alto talent acquisition' feels off? Scammers are scraping LinkedIn to hit senior pros with personalized phishing, charging bogus fees to 'fix' your resume.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Scammers impersonate Palo Alto recruiters using LinkedIn data to demand $400-$800 resume fees.
- Key red flags: payment requests, lookalike domains, unverified profiles.
- Protect yourself: verify domains, demand official channels, report immediately.
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Originally reported by Palo Alto Unit 42
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