W2 Phishing Scam

W-2 Phishing Scam – New Potential Risk to Nonprofits – Be Aware!!

There has been a recent increase in attempts of a phishing scams involving W2s in nonprofit, schools and other human services organizations.  We caution any business, but particularity organizations in these sectors to be very cautious if they receive any emails requesting information regarding W2’s, earning summaries or any other employee sensitive information.  In many cases these emails look like they originate from a high level employee and are sent to other high level, human resources or payroll department employees.