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New Wire Fraud Scam Reroutes Direct Deposit Paychecks

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A new type of phishing scam targets the HR departments of companies and asks for reroutes on direct deposit accounts, CNBC reported. The emails look legitimate, and purportedly come from the company’s CEO, CFO or payroll director. Once the changes are made, a paycheck will go directly into a criminal’s account.

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Risks of Direct Deposit Payroll Processing

Agile Payments

Recent news has once again exposed the reality that there are inherent risks for a third party ACH processor in handling and processing payroll transactions for a company who handles payroll for multiple companies or even a single company's needs.

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Patriot Software Eases Direct Deposit Payroll Onboarding Friction

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Payroll and accounting software company Patriot Software is addressing the friction of onboarding employees to receive wages via direct deposit. 18), Patriot Software said it is rolling out Patriot Direct Deposit, a way to streamline employee onboarding to direct deposit via standard four-day ACH or bank wire transfers.

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Best Payroll for Small Businesses

Stax

Whether you’re a startup or an enterprise-level business, efficient payroll software is essential. Yet it isn’t always cost-effective to hire an in-house team to manage payroll, especially for businesses with a small headcount. Factors to consider when choosing a payroll software include headcount, budget, and tax compliance.

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Hackers Targeting Payroll Direct Deposit

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experts warned of a type of payroll scam that sees fraudsters diverting direct deposits from employee accounts to criminal accounts. The email requests that an employee answer a brief survey then hit “confirm,” then directs them to enter their credentials in an online form to confirm their identity.

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A 42 Year Old Payment Technology Fights for Its Future

Payments Source

At the start of its fourth decade, the Automated Clearing House — a payment method most commonly known for facilitating payroll direct deposits — has found itself firmly in the crosshairs of the card networks and alternative payment providers.

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New Square Features Speed Up Payroll For Employers And Workers

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15) announced the launch of two new features the company says will make payroll easier for employers and employees alike. Instant Payments allows Square Payroll customers to fund their payroll using the money in their Square Balance, where sales they process via Square are stored. Square Inc. NYSE:SQ) on Tuesday (Sept.

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