Familiar scams.

Smarter tactics.

You've paid them dozens of times before.

The invoice arrives when expected.

The only difference is the account number.

Would you notice what's changed?

Scammers rely on familiar requests slipping through because they feel routine.

Pause. Protect.

Pause when something changes.
Protect by checking it's genuine before you pay.

Use a phone number you already trust, not the contact details from the message.

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They are already out of the office.

The request is confidential.

They need it done today.

Would you question the urgency?

Scammers know pressure can make people act before they stop and think.

Pause. Protect.

Pause when a request feels rushed

Protect by following your normal approval process.

Check the request with the person directly.

Want to know how these scams create urgency and trust?

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You're ordering more stock than usual. 

It’s the end of year rush, your usual suppliers are running low. 

The deal seems genuine. 

Would you place the order?

Scammers rely on businesses acting quickly before they have time to verify who they're buying from.

Pause. Protect. 

Pause before paying. 

Protect by checking who you're dealing with. 

Always verify new suppliers through trusted channels.

Want to know how scams like this succeed? 

Learn more about purchase scams

The message looks genuine.

The branding feels familiar.

The request sounds plausible.

Would you stop and check?

Scammers rely on messages looking convincing enough to act on immediately.

Pause. Protect.

Pause before responding.

Protect by accessing accounts through trusted channels.

Don't click unexpected links.

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