Guarding Your Payroll

How to Protect Your Business from Fraud

Payroll         Security      

Payroll fraud is on the rise, and small businesses are being targeted more than ever. From phishing emails and payroll diversion scams to unauthorized direct deposit changes, even one mistake can lead to costly losses and compromised employee data.

Join us as we break down the most common payroll fraud threats facing Maine employers today—and the practical steps you can take to strengthen your defenses before something goes wrong.

Key Topics

• How payroll diversion and direct deposit fraud schemes work
• Common cyber threats targeting payroll systems (phishing, spoofing, MFA fatigue attacks)
• Best practices for securing isolved, including MFA setup and permissions
• Setting up direct deposit approval workflows and verification steps
• Training employees to spot suspicious activity and escalate concerns
• Protecting sensitive payroll and employee data from internal and external threats
• And more!

What You'll Learn

• Understand the most common payroll fraud tactics and how they impact small businesses.
• Learn how to use isolved tools like MFA, permissions, and approval workflows to reduce risk.
• Discover practical steps to safeguard employee data and prevent unauthorized payroll changes.
• Gain an actionable plan for strengthening your internal processes and reducing exposure to fraud.

When & Where

 Tuesday, February 17th, 2026

  2:00 PM ET

  Virtual

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