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Payroll diversion

A scam that tries to redirect salary or payroll deposits to an attacker-controlled account.

Why it matters

Payroll changes should follow verified internal process, not email alone.

Example pattern

A message asks HR to update direct deposit details quickly.

How CheckLink can help

CheckLink can help identify request patterns that need verification.

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