Fraud Case Files
Documented candidate fraud cases, tactics, and lessons for hiring teams.
Case File 002
The vibrant profile had everything. The inactive profile had the real-world history.
JULY 29, 2026
Workday10,000+ Employees
Suspected North Korean frontman hired for years
An enterprise applicant passed a strong interview and presented convincing identity signals. A deeper Endorsed investigation revealed two overlapping LinkedIn profiles and evidence of a years-long stolen identity.
Fraud Case Files3 min
Case File 001
The laptop was online. He said it was dead.
JULY 22, 2026
Greenhouse500-1,000 Employees
Fraudulent contractor from a $20B+/yr staffing firm who passed I-9 and background check
An enterprise contractor cleared third-party vetting and identity checks. Endorsed prompted a deeper investigation that uncovered unauthorized remote-access software on his first day.
Fraud Case Files4 min
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