TLDR
You or your supplier suffer an account compromise. Scammer sends an invoice via email IDENTICAL to the previous ones, but with a changed IBAN. Often intercepts an existing thread with a phrase like 'we have changed bank, pay to the new...
How it works
You or your supplier suffer an account compromise. Scammer sends an invoice via email IDENTICAL to the previous ones, but with a changed IBAN. Often intercepts an existing thread with a phrase like 'we have changed bank, pay to the new...
Red flags
- Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
- A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
- Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What to do
- 1Do not click, pay, install apps, or share verification codes.
- 2Verify through the official website, app, or phone number typed manually.
- 3If you already interacted, block cards or accounts and report the incident.
Source
CISA
Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisoriesFAQ
Is Fake supplier invoice — compromised supplier invoice (BEC) 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 pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What should I do first?
Do not click, pay, install apps, or share verification codes.; Verify through the official website, app, or phone number typed manually.; If you already interacted, block cards or accounts and report the incident.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.