The Problem
Scammers are actively targeting your employees by impersonating company leadership. They use urgency and authority to pressure employees into purchasing gift cards, claiming it's for client gifts or employee rewards.
Required Actions
- Send a clear company-wide email stating that management will never request gift card purchases
- Reinforce this message during all-hands meetings
- Include this policy in onboarding materials
- Create a clear reporting process for when employees receive these requests
Sample Email Template
Subject: Important Security Notice - Gift Card Purchase Requests
Team,
I want to make something absolutely clear: No one from management will ever ask you to purchase gift cards or send gift card codes via email or text message.
If you receive such a request, even if it appears to come from me or another leader:
- Do not purchase any gift cards
- Do not respond to the message
- Forward the message to [IT/Security Email]
This is a common scam targeting businesses. Please share this information with your colleagues.
Thank you for staying vigilant,
[Your Name]