10, not bullet proof, signs of a potential malicious social media profile, used for phising & controlled by a non-western state actor.

1. Name is a western first name, with a non-western surname.

2. Profile picture is of an attractive person.

3. Profile picture is a stock photo (use reverse image tools)

4. Their job experience does not fit their profile picture (if it's portrait or selfie)

5. Their workplace is not a registered business within your country's official registers.

6. If their job is within recruitment.

7. Your mutuals can't immediately or easily verify their authenticity.

8. Is their profile text unusual within your country culture?

9. Does their posting contain unusually many grammatical errors or spelling mistakes?

10. Are they trying to make contact with a very lucrative job offer?

This is, of course, not bullet proof. Even my own profile would appear suspicious. However, it's good heuristics to follow, especially if you have a LinkedIn or Facebook profile.