Shield Your Business:
The Rising Threat of Invoice Email Scams

Don’t Let Scammers Redirect Your Hard-Earned Money

In an era where business is increasingly conducted online, vigilance against fraud has never been more critical. Scammers are refining their tactics, and one of their stealthiest maneuvers involves hijacking business invoices by infiltrating email communications.

Imagine the scenario: you’re waiting for an invoice, or your business is sending one out. Fraudsters, having wormed their way into your email through phishing tactics, lie in wait for just this opportunity. They intercept the invoice, alter the bank details, and send it on its way to an unsuspecting recipient. To the untrained eye, nothing seems amiss, thanks to ‘spoofing’—a trick where they make a minuscule yet crucial alteration to the email address, making it look deceptively legitimate.

By the time you realize what’s happened, the payment has gone to the scammer’s account, and your business is left grappling with the fallout.

At TLS BAS & Bookkeeping, we’re committed to not only managing your accounts with the utmost precision but also ensuring that your business stands strong against such deceptive practices. In line with advice from Plus 1 Group, we want to remind our clients: We will never notify you of a change in our bank details via email.

Should you receive any such notification, or spot a discrepancy in the bank details on an invoice, the immediate course of action is simple yet crucial—pick up the phone. Contact us directly to confirm the correct payment details. Replying to the email could loop you right back to the scammer, leaving your business vulnerable.

We’ve fortified our operations against such threats and urge you to do the same. A phone verification step, though seemingly small, is a powerful safeguard against financial fraud.

For more detailed strategies on protecting your business, or if you’re looking for guidance tailored to your specific circumstances, reach out to TLS BAS & Bookkeeping. Let’s ensure the safety of your transactions and the integrity of your financial engagements.

Contact us today at TLS BAS & Bookkeeping, and let’s build a fortress around your books. Your business deserves the best defence.