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From the Archives: How to Spot a Business Email Compromise Scam
Jul 22, 2024
Discover how to identify and prevent business email compromise scams, including verifying requests and maintaining clear communication within a company. Be prepared for when a criminal pretends to be your boss or coworker asking for a favor involving money.
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- Identifying urgent requests and verifying sender authenticity can help prevent falling victim to business email compromise scams.
- Establishing proper protocols and promoting a culture of caution can mitigate risks and build company resilience against scams.
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Recognizing Business Email Compromise Scams
Spotting business email compromise (BEC) scams involves identifying urgent requests that evoke emotional responses, often from scammers impersonating co-workers or superiors. By instilling a sense of urgency in their emails, scammers aim to hinder critical thinking and prompt immediate action from their targets. Cybersecurity experts advise questioning the legitimacy of urgent emails, confirming requests through alternative communication channels, and verifying sender authenticity by checking email domains and signatures.
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