TLDR
The Canadian Anti Fraud Centre has published a navigational index of the most common fraud categories targeting businesses and organizations. The list spans threats such as business executive spoofs and wire fraud, ransomware, spear...
How it works
The Canadian Anti Fraud Centre has published a navigational index of the most common fraud categories targeting businesses and organizations. The list spans threats such as business executive spoofs and wire fraud, ransomware, spear...
Red flags
- Urgent requests from executives or vendors to redirect payments or wire funds to new accounts Unsolicited invoices, grants, or loan offers that require upfront fees or bank details Threats, ransom demands, or pressure tactics demanding secrecy from staff
What to do
- 1Verify any payment change or wire request through a second, out of band channel before acting Train finance and HR teams to recognize spear phishing and business email compromise patterns Report suspected fraud to the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre and local police immediately
Source
cafc-canada
Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team
https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/scams-fraudes/business-entreprise-eng.htmFAQ
Is Frauds affecting businesses: CAFC guide to common scam types targeting companies a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Urgent requests from executives or vendors to redirect payments or wire funds to new accounts Unsolicited invoices, grants, or loan offers that require upfront fees or bank details Threats, ransom demands, or pressure tactics demanding secrecy from staff
What should I do first?
Verify any payment change or wire request through a second, out of band channel before acting Train finance and HR teams to recognize spear phishing and business email compromise patterns Report suspected fraud to the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre and local police immediately
Can LegalAudit check my case?
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