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Overview
Fake and altered invoices are among the costliest frauds hitting UK businesses. The invoice often looks genuine — right logo, right layout — but the bank details have been changed to a criminal's account. Paying it sends your money straight to the fraudster.
What to do
- New or changed bank details? Verify by phone on a number you already hold — never the one on the invoice.
- Unexpected urgency or a chased 'overdue' balance? Slow down and check.
- Slightly-off sender or reference? Treat as suspect.
- Require a second approver for supplier bank changes.
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