Phising Scams- Don't get hooked

We've all heard the terms Phising, Malware and Ransomeware and find the very obvious examples in our inbox most week. Often asking you to confirm your bank details, open an attachment or pay an invoice, they are growing increasingley harder to spot.

The people behind these scams are producing more sophisticated emails and traps for us all to fall for. They are targeting specific businesses with very convincing emails seemingly send from supplier, customers and sometimes fellow employees.

The consequences of falling for these malicious emails can have an immense impact on your business so FAI wanted to remind their customers of some simple steps thats can be taken to minimise the risk.

  • FAI will not advise change of bank account details by email. These communications will be sent out on FAI letterhead paper and will be followed up by a phone call.
  • Think before you click!- Don't just open attachments, even if you think you know or recognise the sender- check that their email address is legitimate and it hasn't come from an unusual address.
  • Is the email out of the blue or an unusual request from a recognised name? Phone them to confirm.
  • Before clicking, hover over any hyperlinks to identify if you are being taken to a suspicious URL.
  • Never disclose any personal information if requested or threatened to act immediately.