Scammers Want Your Money—Here’s How to Stop Them

Apps like PayPal, Venmo, and others make transactions easy—but they also open the door to clever scams. The Scam Invoice: Pay or No? video is a 1 and a half minute cybersecurity explainer that highlights three of the most common phishing scams using fake invoices and malicious links to trick users into giving up access to their bank accounts. This quick and engaging video is ideal for employees and families alike, helping them stay alert while using financial apps at home or at work.

Key Topics Covered

• Invoice scams via trusted apps (PayPal, Venmo, etc.)
• Phishing links disguised as payment or refund requests
• Steps to verify legitimacy and avoid fraud

 

Ideas for How to Use This Resource

• Include in a monthly cybersecurity awareness campaign
• Add to onboarding modules for new employees
• Share on the company intranet or LMS as a microlearning asset
• Use in newsletters targeted at both employees and their families
• Feature during finance team-specific training
• Embed in phishing awareness refreshers or compliance training
• Display in break room screens or digital signage
• Present in “Secure Remote Work” toolkits
• Use in workshops or lunch-and-learn sessions on personal cyber hygiene
• Distribute as part of a fraud prevention toolkit during tax or holiday seasons