Hackers impersonate TechCrunch reporters to steal sensitive information - but you can always trust us

Phone scammer.

• Scammers impersonate TechCrunch reporters to gain access to sensitive corporate and operational information
• Fake emails increasingly mimic real staff and credible newsroom communication patterns
• Verification through the official staff page remains the simplest protective measure

Scammers are again posing as TechCrunch employees and contacting companies with messages crafted to extract confidential details in an elaborate phishing scam.