Vendor Email Compromise Scam
CONFIRMED THREAT
Criminals compromise vendor email accounts to send fake invoices with changed payment details. Payments go to scammer accounts.
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→3 confirmed active threats
🏢Corporate Data Breach
Corporate data breaches caused $364M in losses across 3,204 complaints in 2024. When businesses are breached, customer data, financial records, and credentials are exposed. This enables downstream fraud against individuals and other businesses.
$365Min reported losses, 2024(IC3)3 204 complaints
3
Patterns Documented
3
Confirmed Threats
0
High Risk
$16.6B
Reported Losses, 2024 (IC3)
Data sourced from FBI IC3 2024 Annual Report. Data reflects complaints submitted to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and may not represent all incidents. ZeroScam is an educational tool and is not affiliated with the FBI.
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Threat Levels
CONFIRMED THREAT— Actively reported to FBI IC3
HIGH RISK— Significant victim reports
EMERGING— Recently identified pattern
Payroll Diversion Scam
CONFIRMED THREAT
Criminals impersonate employees to change direct deposit information. Paychecks are diverted to scammer accounts.
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→Invoice Redirect Fraud
CONFIRMED THREAT
Scammers intercept legitimate invoices and alter payment details. Businesses pay for real services but money goes to criminals.
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→Common Questions About Corporate Data Breach
How do corporate breaches affect me?▼
Your data (SSN, credit card, passwords) may be sold on dark web. Monitor credit, change passwords, watch for phishing using your leaked info.
Should I join class action lawsuits?▼
You can, but payouts are usually small ($5-50). Focus on protection: freeze credit, change passwords, enable 2FA.
How do I know if a company I use was breached?▼
Check haveibeenpwned.com, watch for breach notification emails, and search "[company name] data breach 2024".
What should companies do after a breach?▼
Notify affected individuals, offer credit monitoring, report to authorities, and strengthen security to prevent recurrence.
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73% of Americans report being targeted(Pew Research, 2025 survey)
|$470M reported in text-related fraud(FTC, 2024)
|$16.6B in total reported losses(FBI IC3, 2024)