# Scammers

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## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### Onboarding Identity Theft: 1M+ FTC Reports Put HR on Notice
2026-08-19 21:53:41 · Sector: hr · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 4

New-hire onboarding requires sensitive personal data, making the process a prime identity theft target. With over 1 million FTC identity theft reports last year, HR teams must treat onboarding security as a core workforce compliance function. PeopleFinders warns that scammers exploit unfamiliar hiring processes to steal Social Security numbers and direct deposit details.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/onboarding-identity-theft-hr-on-notice

### Onboarding Phishing: 1M+ FTC Identity Theft Reports in One Year
2026-08-19 21:53:32 · Sector: cyber · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 4

The onboarding process creates a social-engineering window that attackers exploit using fake welcome emails, fraudulent portals, and direct deposit redirection. With more than 1 million identity theft reports to the FTC in the latest year, cybersecurity teams should map the new-hire life cycle as a hostile attack surface.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/onboarding-phishing-cyber-threat-intel

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