Inside the Multi-Billion Dollar Scam: Protecting Dealerships from Business Email Compromise

Business Email Compromise (BEC) has quietly become the most profitable and dangerous cybercrime facing dealerships today—surpassing ransomware by nearly every measure. Fueled by AI, these attacks are smarter, more convincing, and harder to spot than ever before. The result? Billions lost each year, with dealerships squarely in the crosshairs.

In this 30-minute webinar, Erik Nachbahr, founder and president of Helion, will cut through the noise and give you exactly what you need to know. He’ll share real-life examples of how dealerships (and businesses like yours) have been tricked into wiring hundreds of thousands—even millions—of dollars to criminals through nothing more than a well-crafted email or phone call. You’ll see how attackers are using AI to supercharge these scams with flawless emails, deepfake audio, and multi-channel deception—and why traditional defenses aren’t enough to stop them.

Most importantly, Erik will walk you through the practical steps every dealership should take right now to protect against this surging threat. From employee awareness training, to MFA and email domain protections, to the right processes and policies, you’ll leave this short, high-impact session knowing how to defend your dealership against BEC.