This workshop, sponsored by TD Bank, will arm you with the information you need to protect your business and keep your identity SAFE from fraud and scams. You'll learn about the evolution of fraud, common scam tactics, and how to defend your business from financial criminals.
There are many types of scams that target businesses, from fake invoices and Business Email Compromise (BEC) to impersonation and identity theft. The workshop will cover the different ways criminals attempt to trick you into providing money or information.
You'll learn about the right mix of people, processes, and technology to build a resilient defense against scams. This workshop will provide you with practical steps you can take to protect your business, including:
- Understanding the different types of fraud and scams.
- Identifying and protecting your company’s private information.
- Recognizing the red flags of fake invoices and other scams.
- Developing and following procedures to verify requests before acting on them.
- Recognizing that your bank will never ask for personal information, ask you to transfer money as part of an investigation, or threaten to cancel your services.
- Knowing how to report fraudulent activity.
