Holiday Scams are on the Rise: Pause Verify Report Every Day
Scams spike right before and during the holidays, often through fraudulent websites, links, images, emails, texts, and calls. Fraudsters frequently pose as coworkers or familiar businesses.
With staffing reduced during time off, it’s especially important not to rush when opening links or responding to messages. Treat all unexpected correspondence as potentially fraudulent. This is why Pause Verify Report Every Day should be part of your daily routine. Taking a minute can prevent fraud.
Action Steps
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Use the holiday guidance tips on page 16 of the Pause Verify Report Every Day training to craft a message for staff and help reduce the risk of cyber incidents.
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Want a quick reminder? Share our 2-minute Pause Verify Report Every Day training video with your team.
Your Internal Control Officer (ICO) should review your written system of internal controls to ensure it is current and supports these training compliance goals. Your ICO can also help verify that the department head is accurately certifying compliance in the annual Internal Control Certification.
Bookmark our CTR Compliance Corner as your one-stop shop for alerts and success factors that you can integrate into your daily operations to keep you safe on your mission.