The fight against human trafficking increasingly unfolds in the digital sphere, where criminals exploit visibility and trust to disguise coercion as opportunity. One of the most deceptive tactics is the Audition Scam—a method where traffickers impersonate modeling agencies, production studios, or casting companies to lure victims with promises of fame and legitimate work. These schemes thrive across social and professional networks, evolving faster than traditional detection can adapt.
This case study, conducted by cybersecurity expert Joas Antonio dos Santos, shows how Social Links products helped uncover a hidden recruitment network by correlating fragmented digital identities across multiple platforms. Through strategic cross-referencing of aliases, behavioral patterns, and unverified entities, the investigation revealed how seemingly unrelated accounts were part of a coordinated scam operation.