What Is Business Email Compromise?
Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a form of fraud where scammers gain access to or impersonate legitimate business email accounts to deceive organizations and individuals into sending money or sensitive information.
These scams often target employees responsible for payments, finance, or administration and rely on urgency, authority, and trust to succeed.
Common Types of Business Email Compromise
Executive Impersonation
Scammers impersonate company executives or senior managers, sending urgent payment or wire transfer requests to employees who believe the message is legitimate.
Invoice and Payment Redirection Fraud
Fraudsters pose as vendors or suppliers and request changes to payment details, diverting legitimate payments into fraudulent accounts.
Email Account Takeover
Attackers gain unauthorized access to real email accounts and use them to monitor conversations, insert fraudulent requests, or harvest sensitive information.
Payroll Diversion Scams
Employees receive fake requests to update payroll or direct deposit information, resulting in wages being redirected to scam-controlled accounts.
Urgent Request and Pressure Tactics
Messages often emphasize confidentiality or urgency to prevent verification and push victims into acting quickly.
How We Help
GetReclaim assists individuals and organizations affected by business email compromise by helping them understand how the incident occurred and organize relevant communication records.
We provide guidance on documenting the fraud, reporting it through appropriate channels, and identifying practical next steps to reduce further risk.