Natasha Chell quoted by numerous publications on sponsorship management system phishing attempts
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Natasha Chell (Partner and Head of Risk and Compliance) has been quoted by has been quoted by a number of publications regarding the new phishing campaign targeting sponsor licence holders.
A phishing campaign has been identified that targets UK organisations holding a sponsor licence by impersonating the Home Office via realistic-looking emails, directing recipients to fake SMS login pages to harvest credentials. Research from Mimecast reveals that stolen accounts are used to sell access on the dark web, issue fraudulent sponsorship certificates or job offers.
Natasha commented:
‘We are aware of sponsors who have been targeted by these phishing scams and an unfortunate few who have had their systems breached… As gatekeepers of the sponsorship system, sponsors need to protect their Home Office online accounts by having robust IT practices, regular training for Key Personnel who have access to the accounts and they should always contact the official Home Office channels to verify any suspicious requests.’
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