Here are a few examples of social engineering frauds targeting young adult women, including online shopping scams:

Fake Online Shopping Websites: Scammers create fraudulent e-commerce websites that appear legitimate, offering trendy clothing, accessories, or electronics at discounted prices to attract young women.

Tactics: The woman places an order, provides payment details, and never receives the items. The scammers either steal her money directly or use her payment details for further fraudulent activities, such as identity theft or unauthorized transactions.

Fake Job or Internship Offers: Scammers pose as recruiters or company representatives, offering fake job or internship opportunities to young women, often in popular fields like fashion, marketing, or tech.

Tactics: The woman is asked to provide personal information (such as Social Security numbers or bank details) or pay a "processing fee" for background checks or training. The scammer either uses her information for identity theft or disappears after collecting the fees.

Online Romance Scams: Scammers create fake profiles on dating apps or social media platforms, forming emotional connections with young adult women over time.

Tactics: After gaining trust, the scammer asks for money, claiming a personal emergency or the need for financial assistance to visit. Once the money is transferred, the scammer cuts off contact, leaving the woman emotionally and financially exploited.

Instagram or Social Media Storefront Scams: Scammers use social media platforms like Instagram or Facebook to set up fake storefronts, selling popular or branded items, often targeting young women interested in fashion or beauty products.

Tactics: The woman makes a payment via untraceable methods like bank transfers, mobile wallets, or gift cards. The products are never delivered, and the store disappears or blocks her once the payment is made.

Discount Codes or Giveaway Scams: Scammers promote fake discount codes or giveaways on social media or via email, claiming young women can win expensive items, such as handbags or beauty products, by entering their personal details or payment information for shipping.

Tactics: The woman is tricked into providing her payment details or personal information, which scammers then use for fraudulent transactions or identity theft. The promised prize is never sent.

Fake Subscription Services: Scammers advertise fake subscription boxes or services, such as beauty products or fitness gear, targeting young women with enticing deals.

Tactics: The woman subscribes by providing her payment details, but the service never delivers the promised products. Instead, her card is charged repeatedly, or the payment information is sold on the dark web.

These scams prey on young adult women’s interests in fashion, social media, and professional growth, using emotional manipulation and too-good-to-be-true offers to trick them into providing sensitive information or making payments.