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Security Alert: New Direct Deposit Fraud On The Rise

July 27, 2021 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Email phishing attempts are not new. Fraudsters are only getting more creative and convincing. Abacus Payroll, Inc. urges clients and small businesses to be extra diligent in reviewing employee bank change requests because identity spoofing and direct deposit diversion attempts are becoming all too common. What is direct deposit diversion? Fraudsters impersonate an employee by […]

Gone Phishing: How HR & Payroll Pros Can Be Proactive Against Scams

January 31, 2018 | posted by Abacus Payroll

In wake of the recent W-2 phishing scams, you may be wondering how you can protect your business from phishing attacks. In short: you can’t. You can, however, educate your employees to ensure that phishing emails and other forms of communication go unanswered. Here are a few things to look for when trying to spot […]

Lessons Learned from the Recent W-2 Phishing Scams

March 30, 2017 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Lessons Learned from W2 Phishing Attempts

You’ve probably heard in the news in recent months (see here, and here, and here…) about W-2 phishing scams specifically targeting payroll professionals, human resources executives, and even CEOs. First, know that “phishing” attacks are malicious internet links that masquerade as legitimate inquiries, websites, or forms. After compromising information from literally thousands of W-2s this […]

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Security Alert: New Direct Deposit Fraud On The Rise

Gone Phishing: How HR & Payroll Pros Can Be Proactive Against Scams

Lessons Learned from the Recent W-2 Phishing Scams

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