09/24/2026
“Our banking information has changed. Please use the account below for all future payments.”
Seems straightforward... Especially when the email comes from a vendor, client, or employee you already know.
But before you update anything, verify it a second way.
🚩 Red Flag #13: The New Bank Details Email
Business email compromise can allow attackers to impersonate someone you already do business with or, in some cases, gain access to a legitimate email account. That means the request may look convincing, use familiar language, and even appear within an existing conversation.
The goal? Get your next payment sent to an account controlled by the attacker.
If someone unexpectedly asks you to change payment or banking information:
❌ Don’t rely on the email alone
❌ Call the person or company using a phone number you already have on file
❌ Verify the new information before making the change
❌ Be especially cautious if there’s pressure to process the payment quickly
When money is involved, a change in instructions should always trigger a second check!
