Small businesses are a big target for scammers, who have sophisticated schemes that are hard to spot.
Stevie, our reformed scammer, can show you how they work, so you can protect your business.
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Protect your business:
- Have clear procedures for verifying, paying and managing accounts and invoices.
- Limit the number of people who have authority to place orders or pay invoices.
- Keep written records of all orders and purchases.
- Deal with people and businesses you know and trust.
- Use reputable, up-to-date anti-virus software and a firewall.
- Don't click on links in emails from unfamiliar businesses or sources.
- Never rely on information provided by a person or business that you don't know and trust.
- Always seek independent advice if a product or service is expensive or requires a written agreement.
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Last updated: 09/05/2012