Fraudsters target the Accounts Payable and Vendor teams because they know who controls remittance details for payments and who processes invoices that trigger those payments. Whether you process invoices or process vendor add / change requests – this session will provide user methods that can be implemented without IT to protect your vendors, your company and yourself from fraudulent activities that can lead to payment fraud. From identifying fraudulent emails to spoofed websites, to recognizing deepfake images, audio and video get these simple, user-initiated methods that can stop frauds before they start. Use a Secret Service tip to find out if your email inbox has been taken over by fraudsters.

Learning Objectives:

• Spoofed Emails – Use excel formulas to reveal cleverly spoofed email addresses that can be overlooked or not easily seen just by looking at it.
• Spoofed Websites – Searching for contact information for your vendor? Check for red flags that reveal a spoofed website.
• Deepfake Images – Get tips on what to look for in images in email signatures and social media platforms.
• Deepfake Audio – Still taking calls? Use an authentication technique to identify whether the caller is your vendor or an internal team member and not a fraudster.
• Deepfake Videos – Use a technique recommended by the FBI that can reveal attendees are using deepfake technology.