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BEC Watch

In progressFair PlayStarts 9 March 2026 · Ends 31 December 2026

BEC Watch helps small businesses recognize and report business email compromise and invoice fraud. The Fair Play Council uses evidence from around the world to press for faster payment recalls, payee-name checks, and fair reimbursement when fraud causes a loss.

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Key findings

  • A familiar message arrives: a supplier’s bank details have changed, an invoice is overdue, or a senior colleague needs an urgent payment.
  • BEC Watch has two connected parts.
  • As of 28 October 2026, the Fair Play Council had 214 members in 42 countries and had received 712 reports from 49 countries.

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