NCA issues an Invoice Fraud Leaflet warning that criminals are targeting the construction industry through fake invoices, supplier impersonation, and email interception to divert payments

One-page advisory identifies common red flags such as urgent payment requests, unexpected changes to bank details, and discrepancies in invoice information, often enabled by intercepted or spoofed communications. It also sets out practical mitigation measures, including independent verification of payment details, dual authorisation for high-value transactions, and improved cybersecurity and staff awareness to reduce vulnerability…