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Brenton Way Warns of Phishing Scams Using Our Brand

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Brenton Way Warns of Phishing Scams Using Our Brand

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Los Angeles, CA – Brenton Way, a leading digital marketing agency, has identified a fraudulent scam misusing its brand name to deceive individuals. Scammers are impersonating Brenton Way through fake websites and WhatsApp messages, falsely offering job opportunities and soliciting sensitive personal information.

What is Happening?

Fraudsters have created fake domains and LinkedIn accounts claiming to be official Brenton Way recruiters. They have been reaching out to individuals via WhatsApp messages using phone numbers.

Brenton Way does not use Whatsapp as any form of official communication whatsoever.

These scammers claim to be hiring for Brenton Way and direct individuals to fraudulent websites where they attempt to collect personal data or solicit payments. This is a phishing and recruitment scam, and Brenton Way has no involvement in these fraudulent activities. This is affecting hundreds of brands and we ask that you do not communicate with them.

Brenton Way's Response

Brenton Way has taken immediate action by reporting these fraudulent websites and numbers to law enforcement, including:ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)Federal Trade Commission (FTC)FBI Cybercrime DivisionCalifornia District Attorney’s OfficeHong Kong Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB)

We are actively working with these authorities to shut down the fraudulent websites and block these numbers.

Beware of These Fraudulent Domains

The official Brenton Way website is brentonway.com—any other domains claiming to be us should be considered fake and potentially dangerous. Some fraudulent domains identified include:

How to Protect Yourself

If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Brenton Way, follow these steps:

Do not share personal or financial information with unknown contacts.✅ Verify the sender—Brenton Way only hires talent directly through our official @brentonway.com domain.✅ Check the domain—our official website is brentonway.com and no other variation. ✅ Report suspicious messages to WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and your local authorities.

Brenton Way is Not Involved In:

🚫 Cold outreach recruitment via WhatsApp, Linkedin, or any other various channels.🚫 Investment or financial solicitations🚫 Cryptocurrency-related promotions🚫 Third-party hiring for reviews or any form.

Need Support?

These impersonation scams are on the rise globally, and we urge everyone to stay vigilant. If you or someone you know has received a message claiming to be from Brenton Way and suspect fraud, please contact us directly through our official website.

If you are unsure or want to provide evidence to help in our case, contact us directly at info@brentonway.com

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