After tightening up basic protections, Lisa at Velcor Consulting thought the business was on firmer footing.
But another hidden threat appeared quickly, and this time, it almost cost real money.
It started with a single e-mail.
It looked like a legitimate travel confirmation from a well-known airline.
The subject line read: “Your Trip to Seattle Has Been Confirmed — Click Here for Details.”
Lisa’s office manager, juggling calls and emails, clicked without thinking, and nearly handed Velcor’s corporate credit card information to cybercriminals.
This is exactly how modern phishing scams work, especially during busy seasons like summer travel.
How the Travel Phishing Scam Works
- A Fake Booking Confirmation Lands in Your Inbox
- The e-mail looks legitimate — authentic logos, formatting, and even “customer support” numbers.
- The subject line creates urgency: “Reservation Confirmed”, “Flight Changed”, “Action Required.”
- You’re Urged to Click a Link and Log In
- The link takes you to a convincing but fake website.
- You're asked to “confirm” your trip by entering login credentials or payment information.
- Cybercriminals Steal Your Data
- If you enter credentials, they gain access to your airline, hotel, or financial accounts.
- If you enter payment info, they process fraudulent transactions immediately.
- If the link contains malware, your device and your entire business network could be compromised.
Why It’s So Effective (And Dangerous)
- It Looks Completely Legit: Real branding, real urgency.
- It Plays on Distraction: Busy employees click before thinking.
- It Bypasses Basic Defenses: Antivirus and spam filters aren’t perfect.
- It Hits Businesses Hard: A single mistake by one staff member can expose company credit cards, client information, and open the door to a full network breach.
Lisa realized: it’s not enough to have firewalls and antivirus.
Her team needed awareness, training, and clear protocols to recognize and respond to suspicious emails.
How Velcor Consulting Responded
Instead of brushing it off as a lucky escape, Lisa worked with cybersecurity experts to:
- Train staff on how to spot phishing e-mails.
- Enforce strict rules about clicking links or entering payment info.
- Set up multifactor authentication (MFA) to protect critical accounts even if credentials were stolen.
- Implement stronger e-mail security filtering to catch more scams before they reach inboxes.
It wasn’t just about avoiding one mistake — it was about protecting Velcor’s future.
📢 Don’t Let One Click Cost Your Business
Phishing scams are no longer just a personal risk — they are a major business risk.
Without training, strong protocols, and professional oversight, even one distracted employee could create a costly crisis.
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