The Houston Tech Brief

Don't Send the Gift Card: How BEC Scams Steal Millions


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Business email compromise is costing companies billions: attackers either ask employees to buy gift cards and send codes or send fake gift-card offers that steal passwords, giving criminals access to client finances, vendor payments, and sensitive trust assets.

The simplest fix is a five‑minute habit: confirm any request to buy gift cards, move money, or click to claim rewards by calling a phone number you already have before acting, and back it with email authentication, multi‑factor authentication, link protection, and short regular staff training. For help implementing these defenses, visit cinchops.com for a free assessment.

 

Read more:

Gift Card Email From Your Boss? The Two Scams Houston Businesses Need To Know

 

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Have Questions? Want to discuss further?

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The Houston Tech BriefBy CinchOps Technology Solutions