An employee in the accounting department receives an email containing a demand for payment tot services performed by a vendor However, the vendor is not in the vendor management database. Which of…

The correct answer is D. Invoice scam. The scenario describes an instance where an employee receives a fraudulent invoice from a vendor that is not recognized in the company's vendor management system. This is a classic example of an invoice scam, where attackers attempt to trick organizations into making payments…

Submitted by krish.m· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

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An employee in the accounting department receives an email containing a demand for payment tot services performed by a vendor However, the vendor is not in the vendor management database. Which of the following in this scenario an example of?

Options

APretexting
BImpersonation
CRansomware
DInvoice scam

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A
5% (2)
B
3% (1)
C
8% (3)
D
84% (31)

Explanation

The scenario describes an instance where an employee receives a fraudulent invoice from a vendor that is not recognized in the company's vendor management system. This is a classic example of an invoice scam, where attackers attempt to trick organizations into making payments for fake or non- existent services. These scams often rely on social engineering tactics to bypass financial controls.

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