Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is warning businesses to be cautious of the “invoice scam” that seems to be recirculating. Some of the common “invoice scams” include fraudulent charges for printer toner, directory listings and compliance services. Scammers are sending invoices to businesses hoping they will pay the invoice without verifying its legitimacy.
“At the Attorney General’s Office, we are fighting every day to protect hardworking Arizona taxpayers,” said Attorney General Brnovich. “If you get an invoice for a product or service you did not request, please call my office and file a consumer complaint.”
The Attorney General’s office is offering these tips to businesses:
• Review all invoices prior to paying. Make sure the account number on the invoice matches the account number with your actual vendor. If it doesn’t, contact your vendor directly to verify the invoice
• Be wary of invoices that don’t have a telephone number. Legitimate businesses will provide a telephone number and contact information
• Confirm orders with the person who supposedly authorized the purchase
• Don’t pay for goods or services until you know that they were ordered and received
If you believe you are a victim of consumer fraud, you can file a complaint with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office at www.azag.gov; click “consumer”, then “file a complaint”.