Fraud Prevention 101 for Entrepreneurs
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Learn how modern scams target small businesses and get simple steps to spot red flags, secure payments, and protect your money.
Scammers target small businesses with fake invoices, phishing, payroll and vendor payment redirects, and AI-powered impersonation. In this webinar, you'll see how modern scams actually run using real case patterns, the red flags you can spot fast, and a practical checklist to harden email, payments, and staff habits before money leaves your account, without buying a pile of new tools.
đ What youâll learn in this session:
- What todayâs scam operations look like end-to-end (from first contact to cash-out)
- The most common small business hits: invoice fraud, vendor change requests, payroll diversion, and BEC (Business Email Compromise)
- How AI is being used for impersonation, urgency, and âprofessionalâ looking bait
- A quick triage checklist for suspicious emails, calls, and payment change requests
- Low-cost controls that stop most fraud: verification steps, MFA, and email account hardening
Youâll walk away with the confidence and practical tools to recognize threats early, respond quickly, and keep your business safe.