Filenews 18 April 2025
The Police are sounding the alarm about an increase in invoice fraud incidents, calling on businesses to take immediate protection measures. This is a form of fraud in which fraudsters pretend to be suppliers and ask for bank details to be changed for future payments, in order for the money to end up in their own accounts.
As noted in a relevant announcement, the approach can be done by email, phone or other means. The perpetrators request that the bank details of suppliers be modified in pending invoices, displaying false account details that they control themselves.
The Police call on businesses to immediately inform their staff, implement strict verification procedures and limit the disclosure of sensitive information, both on websites and social media.
In addition, it recommends:
- Avoid using contact information provided in suspicious messages.
- Confirm through known, previous communication channels.
- Apply an internal procedure for checking and validating bank accounts for payments above a certain amount.
- To establish specific contact persons with key suppliers.
- Send a confirmation email after each payment, stating the bank and the last four digits of the bill.
The Police emphasize the importance of timely reporting of any suspected fraud attempt, even if the transaction has not been completed.
CNA
