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Whaling

Don't get hooked by whaling, this is a form of phishing that targets businesses by sending emails to finance departments impersonating a Chief Executive or Chief Financial Officer trying to trick employees into making deposits.

What is whaling?

Whaling is a type of phishing scam where fraudsters send emails to employees of financial institutions impersonating a senior executive requesting that they transfer funds into an external account urgently. The employee processes the payment, as he/she believes that the request came from a senior executive (CEO or CFO), and the fraudsters get away with the money. Financial institutions and private businesses are the primary targets for these scams, which generally require a lot of planning to be successful.
 

How does whaling work?

  • Getting to know the targeted executive Fraudsters often make use of social engineering to gather information. They trawl through social media sites and may even contact employees in the organisation to gather the required information. The fraudsters may even go as far as getting a copy of the email template and electronic signature used by the targeted executive to make the email seem more legitimate.
  • Getting to know who holds the purse strings

 Fraudsters determine who in the organisation is able to make large payments and source the relevant contact details and any other information that they could use to make the request seem more legitimate.

  • Setting the trap

Having gathered the required information, fraudsters draft an email from the executive requesting that a payment be made into an external account and forward it to the targeted employee(s), hoping that payment will be made.

  • Remember

Fraudsters rely on the fact that employees will never question an instruction from an executive and will blindly follow instructions without verification. We are all very busy and often do not take the time properly to look at the format, layout, grammar and punctuation in emails we receive; we quickly scan through them before we act. 
 

How to protect yourself

  • Ensure that the email address on the email received is correct and that it matches the email address on your business system. Fraudsters often make small changes, such as adding a full stop or changing one letter, hoping that you will not notice;
  • Look out for odd requests and if you get an email that seems strange or out of the ordinary, contact the sender and confirm that the email came from him/her. Do not click on links in a suspicious email, as you might unknowingly download malware onto your computer;
  • Be careful what information you disclose on social media; fraudsters make use of social media to gather information on their targets to make their emails seem more legitimate; and
  • Don't disclose confidential information about Nedbank or your colleagues to third parties over the telephone, as you might be talking to a fraudster.
     

What to do if you receive such an email

If you receive an email that you suspect is fake, please delete and inform Nedbank immediately through our Customer Contact Center on +264 81 959 2222. Do not respond to it and do not click on any hyperlinks in the document.
 
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We aim to inform you of the latest scams and fraud so you don't fall victim.

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Phishing, smishing and vishing are all attempts to defraud you through email, mobile, and telephone scams respectively. Letting your guard down just once can lead to a cascade of serious losses.

SIM swapping

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Advanced Fee

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ATM Fraud

When you use an ATM, it is important to always be alert and aware of your surroundings so that you do not compromise your card or PIN.

Beneficiary Maintenance Scams

If a beneficiary that you make payments to suddenly faxes or emails you its new banking details, confirm the change before making a payment. It could be a scam.

Card Fraud

Card fraud is an unfortunate reality. Nedbank wants you to be safe by avoiding card swapping and card skimming. Take these precautions to keep yourself safe.

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Identity Theft

Banks and other financial institutions use your cellphone as a way to verify your identify. Avoid SIM swaps with these tips.

Malware and Netbank Business Banking

Malware is any malicious software designed to hack or damage your computer, gaining sensitive information without your knowledge. Protect your business with these steps.

Money Laundering

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