Payments
How do I avoid invoice and payment redirection scams?
Updated 2026-06
Match the company on the invoice to the legal entity you expect, and confirm any change of bank account details through a phone number or contact you already had, not by replying to the same email. Small mismatches in name or details are a common warning sign.
Key facts
- Treat any change of bank details as something to verify separately.
- A name that looks almost right is a classic red flag.
- Confirming the legal entity is a quick habit that prevents big losses.
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