
Phishing and invoice fraud: the checks that stop most losses
Invoice redirection and impersonation scams have been a constant theme since 2022. The good news is that a small set of controls reduces the risk dramatically.
Controls that matter most
- MFA everywhere, especially for email and finance users.
- Email authentication using SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to reduce spoofing.
- Payment change process that requires verification using a known phone number.
- Mailbox rule monitoring to catch hidden forwarding rules.
- Security awareness focused on real examples your staff see.
The process change that stops a lot of fraud
Any change to bank details should be verified out-of-band. Not by replying to the email. Not by using a number in the email signature. Use a number you already have on file.
We can review email security, tighten sign-in policies, and implement a simple invoice verification workflow.

