Business fraud

Small business got a bill for a directory we never joined

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PaperTrailCommunity member · Posted 16 Feb 2026

We received an invoice for a business directory listing we never ordered. Looks official. How do others handle these without paying fear?

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MossLine16 Feb 2026

No PO, no payment. We file these as solicitations and verify any real vendor through known contacts.

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BridgeNotes22 May 2026

I keep a folder of known scam invoice templates for staff training — no need to publish them.

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QuietLedger20 Jul 2026

Threatening collections language is often bluff. When unsure, legal counsel offline beats forum legal advice.

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