{"id":5193,"date":"2025-06-30T05:24:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T05:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/?p=5193"},"modified":"2025-06-30T06:08:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T06:08:00","slug":"bec-scam-business-payment-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/bec-scam-business-payment-security\/","title":{"rendered":"BEC Scam Guide: Detection, Prevention &#038; Safer Paymentsa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"232\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams are on the rise\u2014more targeted, sophisticated, and costly than ever. The FBI\u2019s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recorded <strong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"196\">21,489 BEC complaints in 2023<\/strong>, with over <strong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"234\" data-is-last-node=\"\">$2.9\u202fbillion in losses<\/strong><\/span>. <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">What makes them so dangerous? No malware\u2014just expertly faked trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"250\">What Is BEC?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"328\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">BEC is when scammers impersonate someone you trust\u2014like your boss, vendor, or lawyer\u2014via email, to trick you into sending money or sharing sensitive info.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"328\">What sets BEC scams apart from other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/credit-card-fraud-prevention-2025\/\">payment scams<\/a>\u00a0is their personalization. These\u00a0<strong>messages are tailored to mimic real communication<\/strong>, often referencing legitimate transactions, familiar names, or recent events.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"328\">\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5192 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do-.jpg2_-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do-.jpg2_-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do-.jpg2_-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do-.jpg2_-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do-.jpg2_-400x226.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do-.jpg2_-800x452.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do-.jpg2_-832x470.jpg 832w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do-.jpg2_-1248x705.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do-.jpg2_.jpg 1472w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"353\">Real-World Examples<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"599\">\n<li data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"435\">\n<p data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"435\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Gift\u2011card scam<\/strong>: Attackers mimicked executives\u2019 emails and asked staff to buy gift cards for \u201cclient events\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"516\">\n<p data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"516\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Homebuyer wire fraud<\/strong>: Victims wired $160,000 to fake escrow instructions and lost it all<\/span> .<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"599\">\n<p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"599\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Microsoft phishing<\/strong>: Emails using phishing kits targeted Office 365 users; attackers stole credentials &amp; bypassed MFA.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"623\">Common BEC Tactics<\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 208px;\" width=\"787\" data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"1490\">\n<thead data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"671\">\n<tr data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"671\">\n<th data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"656\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Scam Type<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"671\" data-col-size=\"md\">Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1490\">\n<tr data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"831\">\n<td data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"748\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"733\">CEO Fraud<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"831\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Impersonate executives to initiate urgent wire payments<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"959\">\n<td data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"862\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"851\">Fake Invoices<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"959\" data-col-size=\"md\">Alter invoices or vendor details to redirect payments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1088\">\n<td data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"990\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"988\">Attorney Impersonation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1088\" data-col-size=\"md\">Pose as lawyers to exploit confidentiality and urgency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1233\">\n<td data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1119\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1111\">Account Takeover<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1233\" data-col-size=\"md\">Hack real emails, monitor conversations, then send fraudulent requests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1351\">\n<td data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1264\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1250\">Data Theft<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1351\" data-col-size=\"md\">Request sensitive data (e.g. payroll, SSNs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1490\">\n<td data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1382\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1378\">Vendor Impersonation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1490\" data-col-size=\"md\">False update of banking details to funnel payments to fraudsters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1514\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5189 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/What-Every-User-Should-Know-About-Credit-Card-Numbers4.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/What-Every-User-Should-Know-About-Credit-Card-Numbers4.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/What-Every-User-Should-Know-About-Credit-Card-Numbers4-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/What-Every-User-Should-Know-About-Credit-Card-Numbers4-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/What-Every-User-Should-Know-About-Credit-Card-Numbers4-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/What-Every-User-Should-Know-About-Credit-Card-Numbers4-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/What-Every-User-Should-Know-About-Credit-Card-Numbers4-832x468.webp 832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1514\">How BEC Scams Work<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1816\">\n<li data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1601\">\n<p data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1601\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Reconnaissance<\/strong>: Scammers research you via LinkedIn, social media, websites<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1687\">\n<p data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1687\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Impersonation<\/strong>: They spoof addresses or hijack real accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1732\">\n<p data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1732\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Execution<\/strong>: A believable, urgent email hits your inbox (wire transfer, invoice, gift\u2011card request).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1816\">\n<p data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1816\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Payment or Data Loss<\/strong>: Victims follow instructions and the scam succeeds<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1844\">Red Flags to Watch For<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"2263\">\n<li data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1929\">\n<p data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1929\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Sender\u2019s email<\/strong> slightly off (e.g., \u201cjohn@yourcornpany.com\u201d)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2013\">\n<p data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2013\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Unusual payment method<\/strong>: gift cards, crypto, wires to unfamiliar accounts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2097\">\n<p data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2097\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Urgent, secretive tone<\/strong>: \u201cDon\u2019t mention this to anyone, we need this now.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2181\">\n<p data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2181\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"32\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Grammar or phrasing oddities<\/strong>\u2014even if polished by AI<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2263\">\n<p data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2263\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"28\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Requests via free emails<\/strong> (@gmail, @yahoo) instead of verified corporate domains<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2283\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buvei.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4791 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8-1024x307.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8-1024x307.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8-768x230.png 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8-400x120.png 400w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8-800x240.png 800w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8-832x249.png 832w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8-1248x374.png 1248w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8.png 1442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2283\">Why It Matters<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2365\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">BEC scams can cause <strong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"42\">devastating losses<\/strong>\u2014 from <strong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"74\">thousands to millions<\/strong> of dollars. They also lead to emotional stress, identity theft, and long-lasting reputational and credit impacts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2394\">How to Protect Yourself<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2736\">\n<li data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2439\">\n<p data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2439\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Always verify requests<\/strong>: Call known contact numbers\u2014not the one in the email.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2524\">\n<p data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2524\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Secure your email<\/strong> with strong passwords, MFA, and anti\u2011phishing filters<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2609\">\n<p data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2609\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Limit what you share<\/strong> online\u2014especially targetable details (deals, real-estate news)<\/span> .<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2653\">\n<p data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2653\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"31\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Implement internal controls<\/strong>: multiple approvals for payments, validate invoice changes with vendors.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2736\">\n<p data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2736\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Train your team<\/strong> to spot spoofed domains, check for urgency, and flag unusual requests<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2768\">How Virtual Cards Can Help<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2813\">Buvei virtual cards offer extra protection:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"3125\">\n<li data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2892\">\n<p data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2892\"><strong data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2836\">Single\u2011use cards<\/strong>: Cancelled after one transaction to block fraudsters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2971\">\n<p data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2971\"><strong data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2920\">Merchant\u2011locked cards<\/strong>: Only work at one merchant\u2014even if details leak.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"3043\">\n<p data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3043\"><strong data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"2993\">Spending limits<\/strong>: Keep losses in check if a card is compromised.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3125\">\n<p data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3125\"><strong data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3069\">Instant pause\/close<\/strong>: Disable any card at any time to stop unauthorized use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3163\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5190 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do--1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do--1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do--300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do--768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do--400x226.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do--800x452.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do--832x470.jpg 832w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do--1248x705.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEC-Scam-Explained-How-Scammers-Steal-Your-Info-What-You-Can-Do-.jpg 1472w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3163\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Summary for Buvei Users<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3581\">\n<li data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3272\">\n<p data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3272\">Know BEC scams: they impersonate trusted figures and use urgency, fake invoices, or gift-card schemes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3340\">\n<p data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3340\">Watch email details: sender domain, tone, and payment methods.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3383\">\n<p data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3383\">Always verify via phone or in-person.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3476\">\n<p data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3476\">Use robust controls: MFA, multi-step approvals, staff training, SPF\/DKIM\/DMARC filters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3581\">\n<p data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3581\">Opt for Buvei virtual cards\u2014they shield your real payment details and can stop scams in their tracks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div data-page-id=\"OQSwddj36odQQzxrFC9lfMMsgcb\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YdFtdbLyaoPawmx6rXUlHx36gOf\">Want to learn more about enterprise payment security strategies? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buvei.com\/\">Visit Buvei.com.<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buvei.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4791 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8-1024x307.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8-1024x307.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8-768x230.png 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8-400x120.png 400w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8-800x240.png 800w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8-832x249.png 832w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8-1248x374.png 1248w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buvei-8.png 1442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3680\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams are on the rise\u2014more targeted, sophisticated, and costly than ever. 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