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Business Phone Scams

Focuses on phone-based scams that target businesses, including fraudulent vendor calls, fake IT support requests, and executive impersonation schemes. These posts help organizations train employees to recognize suspicious business calls, establish verification protocols, and reduce the risk of financial loss from telephone fraud.

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Vishing Scam Awareness

Vishing Scam Awareness: Stop Voice Phishing Attacks

The Phone Call That Cost One Company $25 Million In early 2024, a finance worker at engineering firm Arup was tricked into transferring $25 million after receiving a video call that appeared to include the company's CFO and other colleagues — all deepfake recreations. The attack started with a

Carl B. Johnson Apr 08, 2024 7 min read
Spoofing Caller

Spoofing Caller Attacks: How to Detect and Stop Them

The Phone Call That Cost One Company $23.5 Million In 2024, a finance executive at a multinational firm in Hong Kong joined a video call with what appeared to be the company's CFO and several colleagues. Every face on screen was a deepfake. The voice on the

Carl B. Johnson Apr 01, 2019 7 min read