Introduction to Scam of the Month- Angela Bryant, the owner of Nest-Egg Digital, introduces a new informational series called "Scam of the Month" where she will share insights and experiences about the latest scams she has encountered in the IT industry.

The Direct Deposit Scam- Angela describes a common scam where someone impersonates an employee and requests a change to their direct deposit information. She outlines the key signs to look for, such as the email coming from a personal account rather than a corporate one, and the use of stilted or broken English. She emphasizes the importance of verifying any such requests directly with the employee before making any changes.

Reporting and Addressing the Scam- Angela discusses the steps to take if you receive such a scam attempt. She recommends ignoring the request and not making any changes. She also suggests reporting the incident to the local police, the Secret Service (who handles interstate financial fraud), and contacting the bank directly to alert them that one of their accounts may be involved in fraudulent activity. However, she notes that the bank response has often been disappointing, until she escalated the issue by contacting them through social media, which led to more action being taken.

Recap and Closing Thoughts- Angela summarizes the key takeaways from the "Scam of the Month" episode, emphasizing the importance of being vigilant, verifying any suspicious requests, and not acting rashly, especially when busy. She encourages the audience to stay safe and reach out to others before making decisions about potential scams.

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