Warning: Scammers Impersonating JS Staff
A message from JS to our valued readers: It has come to our attention that a growing number of scammers are posing as JS reporters and event leads, contacting companies under false pretenses. This fraudulent activity is a serious concern, and we want to alert our community to be vigilant against these malicious actors.
Reports of individuals impersonating JS staff members have been on the rise, with an increasing number of businesses falling victim to these deceptive schemes. These scammers exploit our reputable name in an attempt to deceive unsuspecting targets, and it is imperative that we address this issue proactively.
One prevalent tactic used by these impostors involves posing as JS journalists to solicit sensitive business information from unsuspecting victims. By adopting the identities of our legitimate team members, these fraudsters craft convincing inquiries that appear to be genuine media requests. In some cases, recipients have noticed discrepancies in email addresses, but the scammers are becoming more sophisticated in their methods, making it challenging to differentiate between a real JS employee and an imposter.
It is essential to remain cautious when engaging with individuals claiming to represent JS. If you have any doubts about the legitimacy of a communication, we urge you to verify the person’s identity before disclosing any confidential information.
As a precautionary measure, we recommend checking our official JS staff page to confirm the authenticity of the individual reaching out to you. If the person’s name does not appear on our roster, it is likely a fraudulent attempt. Additionally, if the nature of the request seems suspicious or inconsistent with the individual’s role at JS, exercise caution and consider reaching out to us directly for verification.
Protecting your company’s interests and upholding the integrity of legitimate journalism are paramount. By remaining vigilant and verifying the credibility of media inquiries, you play a crucial role in safeguarding against fraudulent activities.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. For future reference, we have compiled a list of known JS impersonating domains that have been identified in recent months:
- email-techcrunch[.]com
- hr-techcrunch[.]com
- interview-techcrunch[.]com
- mail-techcrunch[.]com
- media-techcrunch[.]com
- noreply-tc-techcrunch[.]com
- noreply-techcrunch[.]com
- pr-techcrunch[.]com
- techcrunch-outreach[.]com
- techcrunch-startups[.]info
- and more…
