Business Email Compromise (BEC)

A specific scam where a criminal spoofs a boss or vendor’s email to redirect a payment. A leading cyber-crime loss, and a key thing cyber policies address.

This is a friendly general explanation, not legal or policy language. Exact coverage depends on your policy, carrier, and state. 🤝

Written and reviewed by the We Insure Things team — licensed independent insurance agents. Last reviewed July 23, 2026. Questions? Ask a licensed agent.