We are writing to warn you about the increasing risk posed by cybercriminals who use email fraud to gain unauthorized access to your accounts, passwords, and personal information. There are a number of ways which nefarious actors may attempt to gain unauthorized access to your accounts and obtain otherwise sensitive information.
Types of Email Scams
Recent reports have highlighted the various tactics employed by these individuals, including phishing scams, malicious links, and attachments targeting email recipients like yourself. A phishing scam is an email which is designed to look like it came from a trustworthy institution. A malicious link is a link within an email which triggers a download of ransomware onto the individuals device. From there a cybercriminal can gain access to sensitive materials like passwords. Attachments can be used in the same way by these cybercriminals, when an unknowing user downloads the attachment, they are unknowingly downloading materials that can be used to compromise their cybersecurity.
Secure Direct Deposit Changes
At Payroll Service Solutions, our security is our top priority, and we are committed to safeguarding your assets and personal information.
As a precautionary measure, we urge you to exercise caution when receiving any requests from employees instructing you to change their direct deposit. Before making any changes, we recommend verifying the authenticity of such requests by reaching out to the sender directly. Contacting the employee through a phone number which you know to be there’s, is the best way to verify that the request to change direct deposit was a legitimate one. Additionally, it is crucial for employees to verify the status of their deposits through the payroll department. Never assume that a deposit has been made without confirming it.
What to Do If Your Email Is Compromised
If you suspect that your account has been compromised due to email fraud, we urge you to report it to us immediately. By doing so, we can take prompt action to safeguard your account and protect your sensitive information from further harm. The quicker you respond to compromised cybersecurity, the more you are able to limit any potential damage or compromise of sensitive information.
As your payroll service provider, we strive to ensure your payroll is secure from both the employee and employer side. If you have any questions, please contact us directly and we will be happy to discuss. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Together, we can stay one step ahead of cybercriminals and ensure the security of your financial well-being.