WTAQ reported:
In the wake of a phishing scam that cost the Southern Door County School District $67,636 — and resulted in charges against an Ohio woman — the district said Wednesday it has taken multiple steps to protect against such incidents.
According to the criminal complaint, Griffin sent fake invoices for educational services. Two checks — for $38,718 and $28,918 — were issued.
According to the criminal complaint, Griffin sent fake invoices for educational services. Two checks — for $38,718 and $28,918 — were issued.
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Takeaway: Have a separate process for remittance changes that includes controls, validations, authentication and best practices. Do not update remittance addresses based on an invoice. Not all fraudulent requests are non-US based, some fraudsters are in the US.
Enroll in Training Sessions: Last Thursday of Every Month is Training on Frauds and New Scam Alerts and How to Combat
Takeaway: Have a separate process for remittance changes that includes controls, validations, authentication and best practices. Do not update remittance addresses based on an invoice. Not all fraudulent requests are non-US based, some fraudsters are in the US.
Enroll in Training Sessions: Last Thursday of Every Month is Training on Frauds and New Scam Alerts and How to Combat