In an increasingly digital world, fake online profiles have become a powerful tool for cybercriminals. From romance scams and fake job recruiters to impersonated business executives, these deceptive identities are used to manipulate, exploit, and defraud individuals and organisations across the globe.

This short, high-impact course explores the dark tactics behind cyber-enabled financial crimes carried out through fake online personas. Learners will gain practical insight into how these profiles are created, the psychological manipulation techniques scammers use, and the financial and emotional damage they cause.