The Lamar County Sheriff’s Office is warning local businesses of a current scam targeting business email accounts and monitoring them.
“Unknown suspects have been known to hack business email accounts and monitor both incoming and outgoing messages,” said the LCSO. “They typically look for invoices and other payment requests. Once identified, the suspects disguise their email addresses to appear as though they are from your business to another trusted source. They then request payment or ask for a change in payment methods, often directing funds to a new ACH account.”
While this is one method the hackers use, it is not the only one.
“Always be cautious when receiving bills, invoices, or requests for payment details via email, especially if any changes are made.”
If you have been a suspect that you may have been targeted or affected by this type of fraud, please feel free to contact Lt. Cole Sain of the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division for assistance. Call 903-737-2400.
