You open your inbox. Invoice from supplier. Something feels off.

When an invoice isn’t what it seems your business could lose hundreds of thousands.

Key Takeaways:
Fake invoices are one of the most common cyber scams affecting schools and small businesses.
Verifying vendor emails and payment instructions can stop fraud before it starts.
Quick reporting and cooperation with banks boosts chances of recovering stolen funds.

Scenario: You run a small business or oversee operations at a school. You get an invoice that looks valid. Supplier name matches. Project looks complete. You wire $194,672.76. But the email was spoofed.

That happened with Floyd County School District when attackers sent a fake invoice for roofing work done at one of their schools. They only discovered the scam when the genuine invoice showed up weeks later. ([fox5atlanta.com](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/floyd-county-school-district-scammed-out-of-nearly-200000-in-tax-payer-funds?utm_source=openai))

The right move: double-check the sender address, call the vendor using a known number, use dual approvals for large payments. It protects your budget and your reputation.

Want to teach your team these safeguards? Contact us for fraud protection training.

https://fox5atlanta.com/news/floyd-county-school-district-scammed-out-of-nearly-200000-in-tax-payer-funds