Unfortunately, no one is beyond becoming a victim of a scam, whether that be an individual or business. While check fraud and checks being intercepted in the mail is not a new scam, Monmouth Police Department Investigator Josh Kramer informs the bad actors have turned to sending out ACH emails:
“The scammers are doing a little bit of work and looking to see if you have something going on in your business, who would you use for parts or pieces to your business, and they will send an email saying they have a new easy way of payment. Use our ACH system and they will direct you to provide your banking information and make a deposit into their ACH account.”
Investigator Kramer also advises employers and employees to be on the lookout for emails pertaining to direct deposit changes as more than likely it is a scammer trying to gain personal information. Reach out directly to your payroll person or the employee requesting the information to verify before acting.
