A safer summer for your business
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Busy summer? Pause. Protect.
Common summer scams to watch out for
Some scammers send emails that pretend to be people you know or trust.
They may claim to be:
- A director, supplier, or colleague
They often ask for:
- Urgent payments
- Changes to bank details
They try to rush you by saying:
- “I’m on leave — can you do this for me?”
- “This must be paid today.”
- “I’ve somehow missed this payment – can you pay it for me asap?”
Their aim is to stop you checking.
Why summer increases risk
Fraudsters take advantage when:
- Teams are short‑staffed
- Checks are rushed
- New or temporary staff are helping
- Managers are away
They hide fake requests among real, busy‑day activity.
Simple ways to protect your business
- Never rush payments
- Keep email signatures simple
- Be careful with out‑of‑office replies
- Limit what staff share online
- Follow approval rules, even when busy
You are your strongest password
Using your face or voice helps keep your business safe.
Biometric approval lets you approve key actions in the mobile app without a Card Reader. Instead of something you have, it uses who you are.
Your face and voice are unique to you. That makes them very hard for fraudsters to copy. These are simple steps that help keep scammers out - even if they know your details.
You can use biometric approval when:
- Updating your details
- Making payments over £750 up to £50K in the app
- Approving other important actions
Want to learn more?
If you’d like to build confidence and spot scams sooner:
- Sign up to one of our live fraud awareness webinars, or
- Watch our short on‑demand sessions, made for busy people
They’re simple, practical, and designed to fit around your working day.