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Scammed in Seconds: How to Outsmart Cyber Criminals Before They Get You

  • Writer: MZT
    MZT
  • Apr 6
  • 2 min read

In an era where technology enables faster business, deeper connections, and smarter decisions, it’s also giving cyber criminals a dangerous upper hand. Just recently, a Singapore-based company nearly lost over $300,000 to an impersonation scam.


The Reality: Smarter Tools for Smarter Scams


Hackers are now leveraging:

  • AI-generated deepfake voices and emails

  • Impersonation of known contacts (even CEOs!)

  • Spoofed domains and fake invoice redirection

  • Urgent payment requests timed to trigger panic


It’s no longer about hacking systems --> it’s about hacking people.

Your team is now the front line of defense.


Tips to Protect Your Organisation from Impersonation & Email Scams


Here’s a quick cheat sheet to stay one step ahead:


Employee Training

  • Run phishing simulations regularly

  • Educate teams on how to verify sender emails

  • Teach the “pause and verify” rule before any financial transaction


Process Controls

  • Always require dual-approval for large transactions

  • Set clear SOPs for payment requests via email

  • Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) on email and payment platforms


Email Hygiene

  • Use anti-spoofing tools like SPF, DKIM & DMARC

  • Highlight external emails with [EXTERNAL] in subject lines

  • Lock down domain variants to prevent impersonation


Escalation Protocols

  • Establish a known escalation route (e.g. WhatsApp, Teams) for urgent approvals

  • Maintain a verified contact list internally



What to Do if You Suspect a Scam

  1. Stop all communications

  2. Verify directly with the individual (using a different channel)

  3. Document everything (email headers, screenshots)

  4. Report to IT & relevant authorities (e.g. SPF, PDPC)



Momentum Z Can Help


We work with SMEs, large enterprises, and SSAs to build cybersecurity maturity from the ground up. From employee training, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Trust Mark, to SOC 2 and ISO 27001, 42001 our services are designed to help you prevent the breach before it happens.


Your first line of defense is your people — let’s get them ready.



Want a FREE Cyber Awareness Starter Kit?


Drop us a message to get our “Scam-Defense Cheat Sheet for Teams” and start building your cyber resilience today.

Contact us: sales@mzt.one




 
 
 

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