Threat Intelligence Directory
Fraud

Invoice Fraud

Attack Trigger

Routine expectation of receiving invoices

What Attackers Want

$200–$5,000 via bank transfer or gift card

How This Attack Works

Fraudsters send fake invoices to businesses or individuals for services never rendered, or intercept legitimate invoice communications to substitute their own payment details.

Red Flags to Watch For

  • Invoice from a vendor you do not recognize
  • Payment details differ from previous invoices from the same vendor
  • Invoice lacks standard details (VAT number, registered address)
  • Urgency to pay before an impending deadline
  • Reply-to address differs from the sender address

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  • Urgency language detection scores the email higher for manual review
  • Known malicious domain blocklist updated continuously from live scan data

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