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Email & Fraud

Common email scams, payment fraud, impersonation attacks, and social engineering tactics.

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business email compromise

Abuse of a trusted mailbox or email identity to redirect payments, steal data, or mislead staff.

email spoofing

Emails made to look as if they came from a trusted sender, even when they did not.

invoice fraud

Fraudulent invoices or bank-detail changes designed to redirect legitimate payments.

phishing

Fake messages that trick people into clicking links, opening attachments, or giving away sensitive information.

quishing

Phishing that uses QR codes to hide the destination of a malicious or fake website.

smishing

Text-message phishing that uses SMS or chat messages to push links, fake alerts, or urgent requests.

social engineering

Manipulation tactics that pressure people into bypassing normal checks or sharing information.

spear phishing

Targeted phishing aimed at a specific person, role, supplier relationship, or business process.

vishing

Phone-based phishing where attackers use calls or voice messages to pressure people into unsafe actions.

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