Episode 148: Why You Still Need to Authenticate Vendors Even When Their Email Address Is Legitimate – Updated for 2021

If you think you recognize your vendor’s email address and everything is ok – in this episode I will talk about why that may not be the case and a new tool you can use to verify if you are suspicious.  

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Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help cleaning your vendor master file or implementing authentication techniques, internal controls and best practices to prevent fraudulent payments. 

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Links mentioned in the podcast:   

• Blog:  Why You Still Need to Authenticate Vendors Even When Their Email Address Is Legitimate (Updated for 2021)
• Toolkit:  Done for Your Vendor Setup Forms, Company Branded ACH Form, Vendor Communication Templates, and Desktop Procedures in the Toolkit. 
• Get ready for that AP Automation project with the  5 Day Vendor Master File Clean-Up.
• YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqeoffeQu3pSXMV8fUIGNiw 
• Vendor Validation Reference List with Resources Links: www.debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-download
• Desktop Procedure Template:  https://www.debrarrichardson.com/desktop-procedures
• Prevent Fraudulent Payments.  Get Your Own Copy of the 3 Step Vendor Setup and Maintenance Process eGuide.
• More Podcasts/Blogs www.debrarrichardson.com
• More ideas?  Email me at debra@debrarrichardson.com 

Music Credit:  www.purple-planet.com