Fake invoice

What it means

A fake invoice may copy a real vendor, claim overdue payment, or include changed payment details.

Example

A small business receives an invoice for a service it never ordered.

Warning signs

• The invoice was unexpected.
• Payment details changed suddenly.
• The sender bypasses normal approval steps.

Safer next steps

• Check records before paying.
• Call the vendor using a known number.
• Use a second reviewer for payment changes.