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Definition
CEO fraud uses authority and urgency: a message that looks like it is from the boss instructs a member of staff to pay an invoice or transfer funds immediately and confidentially.
Why it matters for your business
Defeat it with a payment process that no seniority can bypass: verify unusual requests in person or by phone, and require dual approval for payments. See protecting director details.
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