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Invoice Fraud Strikes Amazon In $19M Scam

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In a case that highlights how anybody — truly, anybody — can be a victim of invoice fraud, federal officials have reportedly charged two brothers in New York State for an alleged $19 million scam targeting Amazon. Fitzhugh warned, "Invoice fraud is not a victimless crime. Canada and the world over.

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Joust To Finance Freelancers’ Outstanding SXSW Invoices

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Joust, a banking app in Austin, has announced it will pay users on their unpaid SXSW invoices to help them deal with the cancellation of the huge yearly festival, according to a release. Joust is a banking app targeting freelancers and small businesses. We are devastated to share this news with you.

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The Invoice Lands In The Corporate Cyber Fraud Spotlight

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Although there are countless ways a cybercriminal can swindle funds from a company — either from the outside or within — it’s often the invoice at the center of the crime. This week’s Data Digest looks at the latest in B2B payments fraud and the invoice’s role in supplier payment redirect scams, credential theft and more.

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New Shine Feature Lets Customers Insure Invoices

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Challenger bank Shine , a French startup, has introduced a new program to insure invoices to help make sure they are paid, according to a TechCrunch report. With Shine’s new service, after an invoice goes unpaid for a certain amount of time, the bank contacts the other company to remind them to pay.

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3 Types of Invoice Fraud and How to Prevent it

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The three most common types of AP fraud are: Fake vendors and invoices fraud Check fraud Expense reimbursement fraud Fake vendor invoice fraud Fake vendor fraud can be perpetrated by your internal accountant or an external con artist. Fake vendor invoice fraud varies in sophistication.

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U.S. Bank Launches New Visibility, Invoice Options For Freight Carriers

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Bank features will allow freight carriers new B2B payment options such as a new dashboard for better receivables visibility and a way to pay invoices much quicker, according to a June 10 press release. Bank says will expedite things for carriers who work under the typical 45- to 90-day contract pay terms.

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Dell Takes An API-Enabled Approach To Fixing Invoicing Pains

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Companies long-used to sending and receiving paper invoices and checks are finding that digital methods can deliver funds and billing information at a far faster clip. B2B payments automation can save companies valuable time and make it easy for employees working from home to process invoices and reconcile payments. About The Report.