CEO fraud / gift card scams user training blurb

Published Apr 17, 2024 • Updated May 1, 2026

Overview

Short training blurb—paste into newsletter or Teams announcement.

Blurb

“Executives will never email you to buy gift cards urgently. Verify unusual money requests by phone using a known number, not reply email. Report suspicious messages with one click Report Phishing.”

Reinforce

Annual phishing sim mimicking CEO style once then gentle coaching—not shame.

Policy

Gift card procurement only via finance portal.

Metrics

Click rates post training; repeat offenders coaching.

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