Imagine that you receive an email or phone call from your “boss” in which he urgently asks you to transfer money for an “important project” by sending you an invoice to pay. Sounds credible, right? But what if it’s a scammer? Such a scam can end in financial problems for the company, but also consequences for you – in the form of lack of trust, loss of reputation or even disciplinary action.
Always verify requests – even the most “urgent” ones. It’s better to call once too many than to fall victim to a scam.
The Internet is full of stories about an accountant receiving an email with an instruction to transfer a large amount to a specified account. The money went to the scammers, and the company did not recover the funds.
Tips:
Always verify transfer requests, especially in the case of large amounts.
Beware of fake email addresses (phishing).
Use the “double verification” rules for financial transactions.
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