Victim of Fraud
Fraud
CEO Fraud
Ah, the CEO. A figure of authority, urgency, and trust. Now imagine that voice—real or AI-generated—asking for a confidential payment. You oblige. But it wasn’t your CEO. It was a scammer with a flair for drama.
How It Unfolds:
Research & impersonation. They know your org chart better than HR.
Urgent requests. “We need this wire transfer now.” Of course you do.
Social engineering. “The company trusts you.” Flattery, meet theft.
Security Advice:
- Verify requests. Use known channels. Never reply directly.
- Train your team. Awareness is the best kind of insurance.
- Implement protocols. No one should be able to bypass payment procedures with a single email.
- Use security tools. Email filters, spoof detectors, and a healthy dose of cynicism.