Fraud Prevention Services for Business

A classic tactic that involves emails, phone calls or texts that seem to come from a legitimate sender, such as your bank. They may claim your account has been hacked, or that there has been suspicious activity that you need to log in to review. Always remember that we will never contact you for your login information. Especially when the email involves an account of yours, avoid clicking links; navigate to the website manually instead to log in and review your activity.

Email is an easy way for hackers to install keystroke loggers or other malware on your computer. This happens when you click on a link or open an attachment from a suspicious email. Make sure your business devices have up-to-date security software and that every employee receives basic training to not open emails or click links from unknown senders.

Small businesses in particular are often targeted by directory scams. A con artist may claim they want to update your business’s information in some directory, but once you agree you receive a hefty bill. Always verify the source externally before agreeing to anything, especially over the phone.

As a business owner, you likely receive multiple bills a month. Opportunists may try to slip a fake invoice into your pile of bills, hoping you’ll pay it without much thought. Some fraudsters may even create invoices that look very similar to bills from vendors you use. Stay organized with online banking and accounting software, and be sure to vet any invoice you receive before paying it.

Across many types of fraud, one common element is pressure. Bad actors will frequently urge their targets to act quickly, because failure to do so will result in extremely bad outcomes such as fines, lost money or even jail time. Generally speaking, legitimate companies and organizations will provide realistic time frames, and will not reach out to you for personal or account information.