James Daly // March 20, 2025 
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There’s a story playing out in businesses across the globe, and it’s one that’s becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: the growing menace of fraudulent invoices. The issue is larger than ever for organizations, with recent reports finding that 80 percent of organizations were victims of payments fraud attacks or attempts last year, a 15 percent increase over the previous year. At its core, this isn’t just a financial issue—it’s a trust issue. We trust our systems, our processes, and our people to handle transactions with integrity. But as fraudsters