NET RFQ: Request for Quote Scammers Casting Wide Net to Steal Real Goods
Proofpoint, Monday, July 21st, 2025
In this report, Proofpoint threat researchers take a deep dive into a widespread Request for Quote (RFQ) scam that involves leveraging common Net financing options (Net 15, 30, 45) to steal a variety of high value electronics and goods. Net financing of 15-90 days is the most common payment terms used by businesses.
RFQ scams are a diverse category of business-oriented fraud and among the top five most frequently observed social engineering themes used by fraud actors.
In RFQ campaigns, the actor reaches out to a business to ask for quotes for various products or services. The quotes they receive can be used to make very convincing lures to send malware, phishing links, and even additional business email compromise (BEC) and social engineering fraud.