As the temperature falls, the combination of cold weather and central heating makes for dry air conditions in our homes. This can lead to many problems, most notably dry skin, sore throats, a dry cough, cracked lips and itchy eyes. Dry air can also increase the risk of exposure to infections and have a negative effect for those with respiratory conditions and allergies.
Homes can be affected, for example the sudden appearance of a crack in wooden furniture is a sign of a lack of moisture in the air. A humidifier works by adding moisture to the air to help prevent these problems. Musical instrument owners will be pleased to know that wooden instruments and pianos can be kept in tune if a humidifier is being used.
A humidifier allows more moisture into a person’s airways so relieving a dry cough, and eases some of the symptoms caused by ‘flu or common cold. It has been suggested that humidity levels above 40 percent* rapidly deactivate virus particles, making them much less likely to be infectious.
Some of the less well-known benefits of using a humidifier are that it can help with snoring. If the air is dry, a person’s airways are less likely to be sufficiently lubricated, leading to snoring. Adding humidity to the air by running a humidifier at night may help to relieve some symptoms.
Meaco has been dealing with regulating the level of moisture in the air since 1991, first in museums and art galleries and then in people’s homes. The launch of the Meaco Deluxe 202 Humidifier is the firm’s next step in providing a clean air solution with this humidifier and air purifier in one.
Ultrasonic micro-vibrations splits water into very small droplets that are fanned into the air, creating a pleasant, warm or cooled visible mist. It is this gentle mist that helps remedy the problems caused by dry air.
A HEPA filter removes physical allergens from the air and a charcoal filter removes odours. An inbuilt aroma diffuser allows a person to add a favourite essence to the air, while an ioniser keeps the air fresh. The water is cleaned by an ultraviolet lamp prior to humidification so ensuring the humidified air that is breathed in has been sterilised first. This unique combination of sterilisation of the water before humidification and the HEPA and charcoal cleaning the air, makes the Meaco Deluxe 202 Humidifier well placed for providing a clean air solution for a wide range of users. Finally, having cleaned the air and softened and cleaned the water the mist spray can be ionised to help clean the air further.
Built to very high standards with a pleasing, simple digital display, the Meaco Deluxe 202 Humidifier has a hard water filter to remove limescale and two directional nozzles to reduce the chances of condensation from forming in front of the humidifier. Low noise levels and a night mode helps you fall asleep peacefully, particularly useful for young children suffering from colds.
Tired of watching your favourite shows and YouTube videos on your phone? With this new pocket projector, you’ll never need to squint again. The Prima Projector looks and acts just like a smartphone, but it can project all of your content—videos, apps, games, and more—up to 200 inches in full HD.
Prima is anything but your typical pocket projector. It merges the best features of smartphones, smart TVs, and gaming devices into a complete entertainment system that fits in your pocket.
Some of the highlights include:
Projection powered by Texas Instruments DLP
Android-powered quad-core processor
8GB internal storage
1080p Full HD projection (with 3D and 4K support)
Built-in speakers
Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity (plus USB and HDMI)
Keystone automatic angle correction
Weighs under 200g
Prima transforms any surface into smart cinema, and it goes anywhere. It’s a solution for big-screen viewing at home, those who travel frequently, or anyone who is tired of staring at a small screen.
Below, we’ll go into a bit more detail on Prima’s features to let you know what you can expect from this pocket cinema.
200-inch TI DLP projection
Prima’s projection tech was developed by Texas Instruments. TI’s DLP projection is regarded by many to be the best for portable projectors for its picture quality, lightweight components, and reliability.
Not only that, but DLP tech also supports 3D video. Can you imagine projecting a 3D movie at 200 inches? It’s like you’re living inside the film.
Another advantage of TI’s DLP tech is the extra brightness. Prima is about 4x brighter than other pocket projectors, and this has a huge impact on the overall picture quality. Brighter projection doesn’t just mean a brighter picture. It means more defined colours across the spectrum for an image that never has that grainy projector look.
Android OS
Prima has an RK3128 CPU 4 core processor and runs Android 7.1 OS. It doesn’t just look like a smartphone, it practically is one. You can do nearly everything on Prima that you can do on your phone—download apps, text and call, stream videos, play games—but on Prima, you can do it on the big screen.
Thanks to Prima’s processing power, you’ll have access to all the apps in the Google Play store. When you turn it on, the dashboard looks a lot like that of a smart TV. Simply select your apps or downloaded content directly from the projector and enjoy. Netflix, YouTube, Office, Steam—all of your favourite apps are supported.
Super Portable
Prima Projector is marketed as the most portable pocket projector ever made. And this is largely true. Prima is the same size and weight as an iPhone 8, making it the first “pocket” projector that actually fits in your pocket.
Here are the measurements:
Size: 146 mm X 176 mm X 18 mm
Weight: 188 g
But size isn’t the only factor in portability. Prima also comes with features and accessories that make it a lot less stressful to carry around. The most important is the sliding door that protects the projection lens. Most portable projectors damage easily—especially the lens—making them a lot less portable than they seem. But you can take Prima on the go with a lot more confidence.
Prima also comes with a protecting sleeve for safer portability, but it won’t do much besides protecting the touchscreen from scratches and scuffs. For increased durability, we recommend adding a carrying case to your order.
50% More Battery Life
Most projector users these days will likely be using their devices indoors. Plugged into a power source, Prima will function indefinitely. If you choose to bring Prima on the go, you’ll enjoy 3 hours of video playback per charge. This isn’t the best battery life out there, but it’s about 50% longer than the average projector lasts.
However, if you’re using Prima for audio only, you’ll get about 30 hours of life, which is significantly more life than you’ll get from the average Bluetooth speaker. This makes Prima a great accessory for parties and gatherings even if you’re not going to project something.
Mirror and Cast
Prima succeeds at mirroring and casting seamlessly from just about any device. It has built-in Apple and Android screen-sharing software to prevent any distortion or weird colour alterations, so you can mirror and share with a simple click.
You can also cast anything to Prima. No matter what apps or content you have on your phone or tablet, you can instantly cast to Prima and enjoy all of the features on the big screen without losing the functionality of your device.
These features boost the social value of Prima and increase its portable appeal. Groups of friends can easily enjoy games, photos, or videos on Prima just by using their phones.
Hi-Fi Speakers
One of the worst things about most portable projectors is the dismal speakers. They’re often imperceptible to the ear and the sound quality is terrible. Despite its size, Prima packs a powerful speaker inside. This is one of the reasons that its manufacturers encourage people to use it as a Bluetooth speaker too.
The Hi-Fi speakers are plenty loud. They can easily project to a living room or meeting room full of people. Of course, they’re not as good as big external speakers, but for on-the-go use, they are more than acceptable.
Universal Compatibility
Prima is compatible with every type of device and operating system. Even though it has an Android OS, you’ll be able to use it with all types of devices. It even has software built in to optimize its performance with Apple products, so you’ll be able to mirror and stream via AirPlay without issues.
You don’t need wireless connectivity to connect to Prima, either. You can connect via:
WiFi
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB
3.5 mm jack (headphone jack)
And more
You can even connect gaming consoles like PS4 and 5, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch for immersive gaming at up to 200 inches.
Touchscreen Controls
Finally, we had to mention Prima’s controls. Much like a smartphone, you can access all of Prima’s controls from a touchscreen surface. This makes it a lot easier to navigate, select, and change settings than on other projectors. Because we’re so used to using our thumbs on our phones, Prima’s controls are intuitive.
You won’t have to deal with buttons, dials or confusing menus here. Everything is touch-ready and optimized for modern smart-tech users.
To make things easier, Prima comes with a remote control, so you can kick back and operate it just like you would a TV.
New Year’s Sale: Take 60% Off a Prima Projector
To bring in the new year, Prima is offering a stellar deal on its pocket projector. For a limited time, you can grab a Prima Projector at 50% off and take an extra 10% off at checkout. That’s over €400 in savings for a 200-inch HD projector and entertainment system.
Not only that, but you’ll also get FREE global shipping and loads of free accessories boxed with your projector. The free accessories include a tripod, a remote control, an HDMI cable, and a charger.
Soundcore, Anker Innovations’ premium audio brand, today introduced the next generation in its popular Liberty true-wireless earbud line, the Liberty Air 2 Pro, featuring advanced active noise-cancellation (ANC), transparency and PureNote driver technology.
DESIGNED BY ENGINEERS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
The Liberty Air 2 Pro was designed to sound great, even with noise-cancelling turned on. To do this, Soundcore engineers developed PureNote driver technology, that utilizes ten hardened nano layers to make up the 11mm driver in each earbud, offering accurate sound and clarity at all frequencies. Soundcore then worked to tune the earbuds, both with ANC turned on and off, to make sure that music always sounded like artists originally intended.
“In 2019, Soundcore launched the Liberty 2 Pro, the first in the company’s Pro line of earbuds,” said Rock Gao, General Manager, Headphones for Soundcore. “The focus then, was to bring premium sound to the true-wireless headphone space. Today, we launch our new Liberty Air 2 Pro earbuds and unveil a new noise cancelling experience that doesn’t compromise the sound in any environment. With an assortment of user customizable elements, from sound profiles to customizable ANC and transparency modes, the Liberty Air 2 Pro allows users to get the best sound for themselves.”
MULTI-MODE ANC FOR DAILY LIFE
The Liberty Air 2 Pro offers users the ability to change between three noise cancellation modes including Transport mode, when needed to block out low frequency noises from airplanes, trains or city buses; Outdoor mode, which use a less powerful ANC setting but wider bandwidth to block out street noise, and finally Indoor mode, which primarily reduces mid-range frequencies to help block out voices that are commonly found in an office or at a café.
Additionally, the Liberty Air 2 Pro also features Transparency mode with two different settings. Mode 1 is for total transparency which helps enhance all ambient sounds. This is ideal for runners and bicyclists that need to safely hear noises around them on a city street. The second transparency mode focuses on vocals to enhance voices in the immediate vicinity while simultaneously reducing background noise. This mode is ideal for users who may be waiting for a flight or a bus but still need to hear announcements from a P.A. speaker or flight attendant.
CUSTOMIZED LISTENER EXPERIENCE
Using the updated Soundcore app, the Liberty Air 2 Pro, offers users HearID 2.0, the next generation in audio frequency customization. After performing a simple hearing test with the earbuds, the Liberty Air 2 Pro tunes the sound for the individual to ensure the best possible listening experience. New to version 2.0, users can make changes to these individualized audio settings, or can choose from one of the preset sound profiles.
KEY FEATURES
● PureNote Driver technology with 11mm drivers for accurate sound and clarity at all frequencies.
● Multi-mode ANC with Transport, Indoor and Outdoor settings for customizable usage levels
● Two transparency modes enhance the environment including voices without removing earbuds.
● 7-hour battery in earbuds with ANC off / 6-hour battery with ANC on
● Qi wireless charging case with 26 hour battery with ANC off / 21 hour battery with ANC on as well as USB-C charging.
● Anker Fast Charging technology – 10 minutes charging earbuds = 2 hours of playtime
● Premium call quality using 6-mic uplink noise reduction helps optimize voices and minimizebackground noise.
● Customizable user touch controls to set preferences for play/pause, track advance, volume, etc.
● Voice-assistant compatibility with Siri at launch and other popular voice-assistants in the future.
● Nine sets of silicone ear tips, ranging from XXXS to XL and L+ in ensure a proper fit.
● Bluetooth version – 5.0
● Waterproof rating – IPX4
● Available in Four Colors: Onyx Black, Titanium White, Sapphire Blue, and Crystal Pink
● Earbud size // Case size – 1.47” x 0.87” x 0.91” // 2.44” x 2.35” x 1.18”
● Earbud weight / Case weight – 0.37 oz // 1.78 oz
The Liberty Air 2 Pro will be available today in four colors including Onyx Black, Titanium White, Sapphire Blue, and Crystal Pink with an MSRP of $129.99 at Amazon.com, Soundcore.com and BestBuy.com. Additional retailers will be added in the coming weeks. Additionally, the Liberty Air 2 Pro will be available in the U.K for £129.99; Europe for €129.99 and Canada for $169.99 (CAD).
Discounted on Amazon from January 12th – January 14th, bringing the price down to £99.99 – ASLA2PUK
Jabra, leaders in personal sound and office solutions, announces the availability of the Elite 85t ANC earbuds in four new colours: Gold/Beige, Copper/Black, Black and Grey. The Jabra Elite 85t launched in October of 2020 in Titanium/Black and is part of the newly announced ANC range added to Jabra’s award-winning compact true wireless portfolio. You can check out our Elite 85t review HERE
Users now have the opportunity to enjoy outstanding call quality, adjustable Jabra Advanced ANCTM, and the immaculate sound quality of the Elite 85t in a colour that best represents them. Whether they’re wanting to add some glamor to their commute in Gold/Beige, enjoy a podcast in Grey or belt out their favourite songs in all Black – the Jabra Elite 85t has an option for everyone.
Impeccable call quality, sound and fit
The flexible working trend is set to continue during 2021, and with that comes a demand for the ability to take calls anywhere. The Jabra Elite 85t earbuds bring outstanding call quality for the user and the person on the other end, thanks to the 6-mic technology (three on each earbud, two on the outside, one on the inside).
The microphones on the inside and outside of the earbuds are used to provide Jabra Advanced ANCTM, which goes beyond an on/off solution. Users are offered a more personalised experience with the dual slider which goes from full ANCto full HearThrough, and anywhere in between.
The 12mm speakers allow the Jabra Elite 85t to produce a big sound and powerful bass, while still enhancing comfort and relieving ear pressure with its semi-open design. Jabra has also adapted the ear gels to an oval shape providing a better sealing in the ear, while ensuring they stay in place. This means the tower of the Elite 85t does not sit as deeply within the ear, giving users a more comfortable earbud and a good seal. With ANC on, the earbuds boast a battery life of up to 5.5 hours, with up to 25 hours in the compact charging case and are Qi-qualified – for wireless charging.
Calum MacDougall, Senior Vice President at Jabra, said: “We want to provide customers with more choice as we deliver products that are engineered for purpose. So, we are very excited to announce the availability of our advanced ANC Elite 85t earbuds in four new colours. Our customers now have the option to enjoy the sleek design and sound in many more styles.”
ANC for all
Jabra’s ANC capabilities extend beyond the Elite 85t. The award-winning Elite 75t, both Active and non-Active variants, now also comes with ANC as a standard. Existing owners of a product in the Elite 75t family are also able to enjoy ANC via a free upgrade in the Jabra Sound+ app. Jabra is the first company to deliver ANC on an existing true wireless product line, creating one of the broadest true wireless ANC line-ups in the market.
The Elite 85t is engineered to defy the boundaries of how much noise can be removed in a set of true wireless earbuds, with Jabra’s most advanced and powerful ANC technology. The level of noise-cancelling goes further than Jabra’s standard ANC offerings (featured in the 75t range), which does not have a dedicated ANC chip. Users can enjoy the premium ANC to its fullest extent, by adjusting between full ANC to create a private quiet space, and at the other end of the spectrum, to use the HearThrough feature for full transparency, letting in your surroundings, and creating a personalised ANC experience.
Jabra Elite 85t key features and specifications:
Compact design and oval silicon EarGels™ for a secure seal and comfortable fit
Dedicated ANC chip which is more efficient in removing surrounding noises
Adjustable ANC with dual sliders for full ANC or full HearThrough
6-microphone call technology for superior calls wherever you are
4-microphone ANC using mics on the inside and outside of the earbuds
12mm speakers for big sound and powerful bass
Semi-open design with natural hear through
IPX4-rated durability and 2-year warranty* against dust and water
Up to 5.5 hours battery on a single charge and up to 25 with the charging case with ANC on, 7 hours battery on a single charge and 31 hours with ANC off
Qi-certified, for wireless charging, and compatible with all Qi-certified chargers
Customisable equaliser in the Sound+ App makes your music sound even better
Voice assistant enabled. Elite 85t works with Siri® and Google Assistant™.
‘MyControls’ to define button settings and MySound for individualised sound
Bluetooth 5.1
Jabra Elite 85t Pricing and Availability
Jabra Elite 85t is available in selected retailers, MSRP (£219.99). The earbuds are available in Titanium/Black, Gold/Beige, Copper/Black, Black and Grey.
Skullcandy Inc., the original lifestyle audio brand, announced today the launch of its latest True Wireless earbud Jib True.
Now more than ever, people are looking for simple, feature-rich earbuds for use at home or on the go AND that won’t break the bank, making Jib True the new essential earbud for all your listening needs. With these easy-to-use earbuds and quality sound performance, Jib True makes it possible for anyone to get into true wireless.
Jib True offers a total of 22 hours of battery life with 6 hours in the bud and an additional 16 hours in the case, and comes loaded with all must-have audio features and controls such as call, track and volume control, activate assistant, dual mics, solo bud use and more. With an IPX4 rating, Jib True is sweat and water resistant and has a comfortable, noise isolating fit that ensures an amazing Skullcandy audio experience.
“We’re so excited to be bringing this incredible update to our Jib franchise,” said Jessica Klodnicki, CMO of Skullcandy. “For those looking to try out true wireless earbuds for the first time and at an affordable price, Jib True is it. We’ve packed it with all the essential, must-have features, and we can’t wait for people to start listening without anything holding them back!”
With Bluetooth® capabilities and a wide range of useful features such as the ability to use either bud solo, dual microphones for calls, auto on and easy connectivity, Jib True allows users to truly experience freedom without wires. True Wireless has been made simple with these new earbuds that will allow you to get your day going without skipping a beat.
CLCKR, the mobile phone accessory company, has launched two new mobile phone car mounts for CES 2021: the Prong and the 3M mount. Both car mounts make it safe and easy for drivers to take hands-free calls or easily view GPS directions while on the road.
Prong CLCKR Car Mount
The Prong & The 3M Car Mounts
CLCKR’s Prong Car Mount securely attaches to most standard air vents on a vehicle’s dashboard — allowing drivers to quickly view their device for GPS directions. The mount uses a simple yet effective magnetic design featuring an innovative money-style silver clip which slides onto the user’s existing CLCKR case or Universal grip and stays securely in place until removed. The CLCKR clip then magnetically attaches to the mount clipped onto the vehicle’s air vent. This new, slim design eliminates the need for sticky or bulky magnets and offers the user a removable solution. The Prong Mount will retail for £16.99.
For vehicles without traditional air vents, the CLCKR 3M Car Mount features a heavy-duty sticky side that allows the mount to be securely attached to the dashboard, without leaving behind any sticky residue.
Phil Mullholland, CLCKR Brand Director, comments: “With today’s on-the-go mentality, smartphone users need to be able to make hands-free calls from their device safely and easily. The Prong Car Mounts are the perfect way to do just this thanks to our innovative magnetic clip. Featuring a first to-market design, the removable clip makes the Prong Mount compatible with all current CLCKRs so CLCKR fans can easily begin using the mount with their existing cases and Universal grips.”
As the generation evolves, today, we are enjoying the advantages of using the latest technologies to help us in our daily lives. Electronic documents have changed how we handle documents nowadays. It has many benefits that can help you lessen your workload.
When using an electronic document, you can easily share your documents worldwide as long as you are connected to a reliable internet connection. You can also easily configure a document and even put different shapes, designs, pictures, and many more.
About GoGoPDF
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Multi-platform
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An excellent example of online storage that most individuals use is google drive and Dropbox. These kinds of online storage give you convenience so you save up some storage from your device, and you can access it anytime and anywhere as long as you are connected to the internet.
Takeaway
We live in a world where electronic documents surround us. We use them in our everyday transactions for our business, research, and a lot more. It is essential to keep in mind that you might encounter unforeseen issues or needs when handling an electronic document. Hence, why GoGoPDF is a vital website, you should have it in your pockets for future needs.
Portable Document Format or PDF has become popular in this modern age and time. Technology is continuously rising, and with it, most of the things that are typically manually done are becoming electronic. In line with this, companies and industries will soon become paperless, and you would want to have the right tool available in your hands to handle your necessary documents.
PDF files are preferably the most common file format that allows you to easily share these files on several platforms, prohibiting the recipient from making any changes. You will most likely find so many online tools to offer you various features to help you accomplish your task. If you are looking to acquire the best tool to handle your PDF files, PDFBear is the ideal web-based tool for that.
PDFBear
PDFBear is web-based, meaning you do not need to download or install the application to make use of it. Since it is web-based, you will need a stable internet connection and a functional device such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops to access the online tool.
With PDFBear, you will have several options to choose from. Do you need to extract pages from your PDFs? PDFBear has a split feature that allows you to do just that. Do you need to convert your files into another format? PDFBear has various options for you to select the format you wish you had instead. From Word to PDF, PDF merge, Excel to PDF, PPT to PDF, JPG to PDF, and HTML to PDF, PDFBear can help you accomplish such tasks; additionally, you can also convert your PDF files into one of those other formats. With this option, you have the capacity to select it when necessary.
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PDFBear is the tool for that. Merging your files is achievable in just a few clicks.
Merging PDF Files With PDFBear
Do you have several individual files that you wish to combine and keep them in a single file instead? Use PDFBear, and indeed, you will have a new file instead of the individual pages. Additionally, when you use the PDFBear app, you can rest easy knowing that your data remains intact and of high quality.
When you are using the PDFBear online tool for the first time, it is customary to know how to use the several features which it offers all at once. Explore the application and learn the basics. For each feature, there is an available guide to better help you adjust to using it.
With PDFBear, merging your files became a breeze and is achievable in some simple steps. To join your files, here’s how:
Select the PDF files from your computer you wish to merge. You can upload them manually or click and drag them into the tool.
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Accordingly, you can modify and arrange your files in an organized manner before combining them.
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Of course, it is normal for you to be fearful of using online tools. There are a lot of not trustworthy sites that would only want to ask for your information and email address as a way to hack into your accounts. With PDFBear, you do not need to register to access its features, and another good thing about it is that it is for free.
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PDFBear Premium Account
PDFBear is free, fast, and reliable to use. However, you can also avail of the Pro account, which will open additional features for you and allow you to have a much better experience while using the online application.
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Pros and Cons
Like any other tool, there are a few things that you need to consider before using PDFBear. One of those is, of course, you need a stable internet connection. Without it, you will have no access to the web-based tool. Another thing to note is that the trial period is too short for the Pro version.
However, PDFBear is still the best online tool for your PDF needs despite these things to consider.
As Brexit uncertainty continues and businesses prepare for change from December 31st, Bank of Ireland is advising businesses to be on increased alert against fraudsters capitalising on vulnerability during this period. The Bank is advising businesses to be on high alert to the practice of business email compromise, where a company’s email is compromised resulting in a range of types of financial fraud including ‘invoice redirection’ and ‘CEO fraud’. Businesses are urged to treat any requests to change bank account details or transfer funds with extreme caution, and, as a matter of course, to verbally check any such requests with a known contact at a known number every time. If you are looking to prepare your business for Brexit, then please visit bondandco.ie/b/ready-for-brexit/
In the second half of 2020 a business email fraud ‘near-miss’ was intercepted by the Bank of Ireland fraud team along with An Garda Síochána and funds to a value of €2.1M were recovered. Another business was on the brink of losing €1.1m when their emails were compromised in an attempted fraud but, due to the actions of the bank’s fraud teams, the majority of the funds were recovered. While average values of these frauds are lower, it is a persistent problem with the bank’s fraud teams acting on reports of two to three cases of this type of fraud per week.
Invoice Redirection fraud is where fraudsters pretend to be a supplier or service provider in order to trick employees into changing bank account payee details. A common tactic is to tell the business that their bank account details have changed and for all payments to be sent to a new account, controlled by the fraudster.
What to look out for:
The fraudsters may write to a company’s finance or payments department either on forged headed paper or by email, pretending to be a supplier.
Typically, they will tell the business that their account details have changed.
The payee account may be located either in Ireland or overseas.
The fraudster may ask an employee to either send a pending payment to the new account or, alternatively, to ensure that all future payments are sent to the new account.
CEO impersonation fraud, is a type of fraud where the fraudster pretends to be a senior executive from the victim’s organisation. An email is sent to an employee to try to trick them into doing something, like making a payment to either an existing or new client or supplier.
What to look out for:
The fraudster will try to pressurise a member of staff into acting quickly and without thinking.
The fake emails are well crafted, can be sent from compromised email accounts and may look like they have come from a senior executive at the company in question.
Typically, the fraudster instructs the staff member to make an urgent high value payment to a supplier or creditor, and usually includes the payee details, including the IBAN.
Often the payee account is located overseas.
Edel McDermott, Head of Fraud at Bank of Ireland commented: “We know that fraudsters thrive in periods of change or uncertainty for business, where attention may be focussed on other priorities. Brexit will bring considerable change to many companies, including new procedures relating to customs or changes in arrangements with vendors or customers. Business email fraud at any time has the potential to have a devastating impact on business. We are urging business not to drop their guard against email scams over the coming period. Training staff on the warning signs and the basic steps to take will safeguard business against these avoidable losses. If every business followed a simple step that a request to change account details or to make a payment was always verbally checked with a known contact, at a known phone number, the majority of this type of fraud would be stopped.”
Bank of Ireland’s advice to business:
Be skeptical of urgent requests that do not follow typical company procedures and policies.
Establish a documented internal process for requesting and authorising all payments. You may need to review existing internal procedures.
Consider how your business issues and accepts payment instructions. Email is not considered a secure means of communication unless encrypted.
Always verify that the email is from the real sender. Phone numbers quoted in the suspicious email should not be trusted; verify the contact internally or at a known phone number, before making any payment.
Under no circumstances should contact details contained in the email or attachments be relied upon to verify the request whether these consist of a physical address, an email address or a phone number.
Notify the Bank immediately if you receive a suspicious email relating to payments or if you think you have been the victim of fraud. The sooner customers notify Bank of Ireland the better the chance of tracing and recovering funds.
Bank of Ireland is committed to building awareness around fraud. Bank of Ireland will continue to focus on the issues around fraud, through the Bank’s own channels and by working collaboratively through the Bank and Payments Federation of Ireland (BPFI) FraudSMART campaign www.fraudsmart.ie
