We received an invoice for a business directory listing we never ordered. Looks official. How do others handle these without paying fear?
Small business got a bill for a directory we never joined
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No PO, no payment. We file these as solicitations and verify any real vendor through known contacts.
I keep a folder of known scam invoice templates for staff training — no need to publish them.
Threatening collections language is often bluff. When unsure, legal counsel offline beats forum legal advice.