TLDR
The attacker compromises a supplier's email system via phishing. He inserts himself into the email thread and sends a new PDF invoice identical to the previous one but with a modified IBAN ('new bank, please pay here: FR76...'). Common in...
How it works
The attacker compromises a supplier's email system via phishing. He inserts himself into the email thread and sends a new PDF invoice identical to the previous one but with a modified IBAN ('new bank, please pay here: FR76...'). Common in...
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
cybermalveillance-gouv-fr
Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.cybermalveillance.gouv.fr/FAQ
Is Supplier wire transfer diversion — Modified IBAN on PDF invoice 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.