Case 2e30a406

8.1/ Elevated60% confidence

Source: LinkedIn
Submitted: 03/06/2026
Published: 04/06/2026
Verdict: v2 · 04/09/2026
Engine: 5c766bbb4aa0
JSON: report.json

What it does

Verdict	Elevated
Code	No repository code was examined
Conversation	5 signals of a recruitment scam in the conversation: runnable repo, multiple reports, no formal contract, unknown project brand, no project links

This case, delivered via LinkedIn direct message, carries a high-risk verdict for a recruitment scam. Evidence suggests the sender is attempting to recruit for a Project Manager role at "C&R Software Solutions" for a "Web3 Car marketplace platform." Several indicators point to this being a scam. The mention of a "runnable_repo" is concerning, as legitimate job offers rarely include such a detail in initial outreach. Furthermore, the absence of project links, a formal contract, and an unknown project brand all raise red flags. The fact that multiple reports have been made about this sender or similar activity further strengthens the suspicion. Past malicious cases with overlapping signals, particularly the "runnable_repo" and "freshrepo" patterns, suggest a potential for malicious activity beyond just a fake job offer, possibly involving exfiltration or other harmful actions.

Conversation

Subject KB-f1cf

Hello [REPORTER], We're currently hiring for an experienced Project Manager at C&R Software Solutions for Web3 Car marketplace platform development. This is a long-term contract role (18+ months), 100% remote. Both full-time and part-time (10-15 hours/week) options are available, depending on your interest and availability. We are aiming to complete this hiring round soon. Compensation is negotiable in high range based on your tech seniority. If you're interested, I'd be glad to introduce the role and share more details. Best regards, [SUBJECT]

[REPORTER]

Hi, [SUBJECT], Thank you very much for your message. Yes, please, I would like to explore more on the opportunity you've mentioned. Regards, [REDACTED]

Subject KB-f1cf

Thank you for your interest in the Project Manager role. I am happy to share a bit more context about the opportunity. Useful when the team needs structured planning, timeline ownership, and stronger coordination across multiple contributors. A practical fit when the team wants stronger delivery structure and dependable execution tracking. In practice, the main focus of this role would be driving project planning, milestone tracking, team coordination, and execution follow-through across product delivery. You do not need to match every skill exactly; we are mainly looking for relevant experience, good ownership, and clear communication in a long-term remote setup. Here are the details for the Project Manager role:

Role

Project Manager

Main focus

driving project planning, milestone tracking, team coordination, and execution follow-through across product delivery.

Helpful background

project planning, communication, scheduling, or related experience.

Good fit

leading cross-functional delivery, managing timelines, or related experience. If you are interested, please share your salary expectation first.

[REPORTER]

Thank you very much for the details. My last drawn salary has been ~ 53,000 USD and my expected salary is around 60,000 USD

Subject KB-f1cf

annual right?

[REPORTER]

Sorry, my bad, yes, annual.

Subject KB-f1cf

Hi, thanks for sharing your expectation. That sounds reasonable, and I appreciate the clarity. Let me share a bit more detail about the project. The product is a web3 powerd car market place platform where the users and buy and sell their cars via cryptocurrency implementing B2B and B2C SaaS. We are currently at the MVP stage, and we can walk you through the product and tech stack on a short call. Compensation can be paid in cash or crypto, and the project is self-funded. Please let me know when you would be available for a short meeting this week.

[REPORTER]

Thank you very much, [SUBJECT]. The project sounds interesting. I am travelling and will be back on 28th of May. We can discuss on the 28th if that's OK with you.

Subject KB-f1cf

👏 👍 😊 Okay, then I will share the demo version with you before the meeting. It is currently focused on JS, with plans for mobile integration. Here it is: https://bitbucket.org/1dapp/hotcarmint/src/master/ Please take a quick look and let me know your thoughts on the current status, especially around the structure, UI, business value, and product value. If it looks interesting to you, let's schedule a call to discuss a strategic plan and a detailed estimate for the project's development timeline and budget. https://calendly.com/hiring-devs/30min Thanks.

Signals

Signal	What it means	Severity	Found by
runnable repo	runnable repo	medium	the engine
multiple reports	entity_overlap_with_prior_cases	medium	the engine
no formal contract	No NDA or formal agreement before technical work	medium	the submitter
unknown project brand	Project brand not verifiable online	medium	the submitter
no project links	No website or social links provided for the project	medium	the submitter

What to do

Do not run any code or installer this contact sends; check it here first.
Verify the recruiter through the company's own careers page or a known employee, not through the link they gave you.
Do not share credentials, seed phrases or remote access, whatever the reason given.

What we could not see

Code	No repository code was examined; the verdict rests on the conversation.
Layers	every layer ran

References

repository https://bitbucket.org/1dapp/hotcarmint/src/master/

Versions

Version	Date	Band	Engine	Stages
2	04/09/2026	Elevated	5c766bbb4aa0	engine
1	04/06/2026	Elevated	legacy-pre-g	engine

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