Bob Bates, CFE, CPA

Bob Bates, CFE, CPA, is owner of HP Accounting Services Inc. in San Francisco. He wrote a shorter blog version of this column for his company’s website. Contact him at mail@hpaccounting.com.

Spoofed emails enable purchase-order fraud

This case involved a Nigerian crime ring that stole Apple computers and devices by impersonating U.S. defense officials. Make sure purchase orders pass the “smell test,” and call agencies to confirm.

Written By: Bob Bates, CFE, CPA


 

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