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Darknet Diaries

133: I'm the Real Connor

May 2, 2023
39:21

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Quick takeaways

  • Having a reputable GitHub profile can attract employers and lend credibility to one's skills in the tech industry.
  • The case of impersonation and identity theft reveals a larger trend in remote employment and the potential for people to work multiple jobs simultaneously without their employers' knowledge.

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Identity Theft and Impersonation

A man named Connor Tumbleson shares his experience of having his identity stolen and used in a job interview scam. Someone created a fake Upwork profile and applied for jobs using Connor's real resume, but with some changes. Another person, posing as Connor, would then join the job interviews. Connor details his confusion and frustration as he navigates the situation, reaching out to different people involved and trying to piece together the motives behind the scam. He discovers the existence of various fake profiles and encounters similar stories from others who have experienced similar impersonations.

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