Too Good to Be True? Scammers Are Imitating Netrocket – Here’s How to Stay Vigilant

If you have ever received a job offer from Netrocket, please read this article carefully.
We need all your attention to prevent possible harm from scammers that are using the name of our brand for their schemes.
In the previous article “How to protect yourself from scammers” we shared with you a fraud scheme our team has encountered and how these scammers were exploiting our brand in it.
We continued our investigation and fight against it, and we want to share the latest news that we have found and how you can be aware to stay protected.
The schemes are evolving, and so must our countermeasures.

The Scam Scheme: How Does It Work

This scheme isn’t new. We found a lot of info about Pig Butchering or even organizations that help the victims recover money after Job and task Scams. In many cases—still one meaning—these kinds of schemes work through fake job advertisements or cold approaches, posing as employees for people looking for a new job or to earn some extra money. 
Imagine the allure of a perfect job—flexible hours, easy tasks, generous pay or commision. But behind this facade lies a chilling reality.

How it works:

1. The Hook: Scammers target job seekers through ads, emails, and messages on platforms like WhatsApp, Indeed, and Linkedin, promising quick earnings for simple tasks.
2. Trust Building: Initial payments for minor tasks create a false sense of security.
3. The Trap: Victims are urged to pay a “refundable” fee for access to higher-paying tasks. The scammers then vanish, taking the money with them.

Сase With the Scammers Imitating Netrocket: A Must Read

The scammers that are using the Netrocket brand are working with a similar scheme.
Remember, any legitimate company has a few steps of the interview. 
The first one would be a video call with HR, the next one is a video call with the HR and the manager of the department to qualify your professionalism and to check the compatibility. These steps may vary depending on the company and industry, some steps may also include test tasks, technical interviews, etc.
But the main point is simple: the people who are reaching out to you with a job offer that will require only 1 hour a day of your time with provided “training” – it’s a scam. Especially without a face-to-face interview. Let’s get into more detail.
*all the screenshots below have been provided by the victims of these scammers who have shared them with us

• Contacting you with the fake job offer;

• Dedicating you a “trainer” for a job;

• Adding you to the group with the other victims, to gain more trust;
  
• Offering a remote job which represents that it’s pretty easy;
• Not explaining the truth about the process, especially that you are required to send advance $ to them from your own bank account to clear overdrafts the scammers create with hopes of getting your advance $ back as they have confirmed;
• Then silently stealing your money;

Recently, it even took a new wave.

They are reaching out not only to people who are seeking additional income or a new job but also to business owners, struggling with promoting their business, offering “free services” to help them.
So there are different ways scammers can reach out to you to put you on the hook.

Real Victims, Real Stories

We shared the stories of the people who reached out to us after the scammers they encountered that are using the name of Netrocket.

These screenshots show in detail how they are representing themselves, with the audacity to use a link to a real LinkedIn profile of the CEO Daniel Dramshev, to create a sense of trust behind their scheme.
We have compiled screenshots and messages from victims to illustrate the mechanics of such scams. Their courage in sharing these details underlines the urgency for awareness and action.

You Might Wonder: Why Did They Choose Netrocket Brand for Their Fraudulent Schemes?

Besides the harm they cause to the businesses the content they use, it is not their primary intention.
Scammers are usually trying to copy trustworthy websites and use their content and links to their real social media to gain more trust from the potential victims they haunting.
It is easier to trap people, referring to a real company.
Netrocket is not the only company that faces that kind of situation. Scammers clone legitimate websites to dupe job seekers and harm brand reputation.
In our case, they cloned our official website netrocket.pro, to use for scam purposes on fake domains like: netr0cket.com, work.net-rkt.com, net-rkt.com, and many others.

Fighting Back: How You Can Stay Safe

Our team put all the efforts, into contacting all the possible instances to block the fraudulent websites that continue to use our brand name and content, deceiving other people.
So the fight against scammers is a battle we at Netrocket refuse to lose.
You can help us from your side by staying safe and spreading the awareness about:

1. Scrutinize Offers: Verify job postings directly on the company’s official website.
2. Avoid Upfront Payments: Legitimate roles never require fees to start working.
3. Leverage Tools: Use platforms like Scamadviser to vet websites and job offers.
4. Report Scams: Notify local authorities and the legitimate businesses impersonated.

It’s always better to spend some time on the research, before investing any money. Platforms like Reddit also have a lot of information on any topic you are interested in.

When Scams Strike: Steps to Recover

We hope you will never experience falling into the trap of any kind of scam. But if you have ever faced that kind of situation – there is no shame about it. We all have periods in our lives when we feel vulnerable in some area, and that’s exactly the time when people can use you. Be it a fake job offer or some other offers in your personal life.
You need to stay vigilant. In case the scammers have found you even at the moment you least expected, this is how you should act:

1. Act fast: inform your bank and freeze accounts to avoid further losses.
2. Save the evidence: save the emails, screenshots, and transaction details.
3. Spread Awareness: share your story with others and report the scam to public forums and official channels.

Together we are strong, and that’s what is important. Through awareness, action, and collaboration, we create the path towards safety.
Stay strong and safe, and we’ll continue until we win to regain the Internet as a space for trust and opportunity.