A business owner in Madoc Township contacted the OPP after receiving an invoice requesting over $400 be paid for business directory services that were never asked for or purchased. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says the “Phoney Invoice Scam” tactic is to simply send an invoice or bill asking for payment to an unsuspecting business. The invoice may appear credible, often impersonating a legitimate business, trying to make you believe that payment is required. The owner did not respond and did not provide any financial information to the company, which claimed to be located in Bulgaria.
