Business Email Threats
CEO Fraud Email Scam
Attackers impersonate executives to trick employees into sending money or sensitive data.
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What Is CEO Fraud?
CEO fraud is a scam where attackers pretend to be a company executive and request urgent actions.
Common Messages
- “Are you available right now?”
- “I need you to handle this quickly”
- “Send payment or gift cards immediately”
Why It Works
Employees trust leadership and don’t want to question authority. Scammers use urgency to prevent verification.
Red Flags
- Unusual requests from executives
- Urgent or secretive tone
- Requests outside normal workflow
Prevention
- Verify requests with a phone call
- Require approvals for financial actions
- Train employees regularly