{"id":3982,"date":"2026-06-22T19:57:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T19:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/?p=3982"},"modified":"2026-06-22T19:57:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T19:57:15","slug":"vendor-fraud-w9-collection-fraud-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/vendor-fraud-w9-collection-fraud-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Vendor Fraud Is Rising. Your W-9 Process Is the First Control Most Teams Ignore."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vendor fraud prevention has become a growing priority for finance teams, accounts payable departments, and business owners. Vendor fraud is increasing every year, with scammers using real company names, stolen identities, and AI-generated communications to appear legitimate. While many organizations focus on detecting fraud after it happens, vendor fraud prevention often starts much earlier with accurate W-9 collection and vendor verification during onboarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/vendor-fraud-w9-collection-fraud-prevention\/#Vendor_Fraud_Is_Becoming_a_Major_Business_Risk\" >Vendor Fraud Is Becoming a Major Business Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/vendor-fraud-w9-collection-fraud-prevention\/#Why_Vendor_Records_Matter\" >Why Vendor Records Matter<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/vendor-fraud-w9-collection-fraud-prevention\/#1_Fake_Vendors_Are_Easier_to_Detect\" >1. Fake Vendors Are Easier to Detect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/vendor-fraud-w9-collection-fraud-prevention\/#2_Payment_Diversion_Scams_Become_Easier_to_Spot\" >2. Payment Diversion Scams Become Easier to Spot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/vendor-fraud-w9-collection-fraud-prevention\/#3_Identity_Verification_Starts_With_Accurate_Information\" >3. Identity Verification Starts With Accurate Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/vendor-fraud-w9-collection-fraud-prevention\/#Where_W-9_Collection_Fits_Into_Fraud_Prevention\" >Where W-9 Collection Fits Into Fraud Prevention<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/vendor-fraud-w9-collection-fraud-prevention\/#Require_a_W-9_Before_the_First_Payment\" >Require a W-9 Before the First Payment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/vendor-fraud-w9-collection-fraud-prevention\/#Validate_Vendor_Information\" >Validate Vendor Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/vendor-fraud-w9-collection-fraud-prevention\/#Store_Vendor_Records_Securely\" >Store Vendor Records Securely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/vendor-fraud-w9-collection-fraud-prevention\/#Track_Changes_to_Vendor_Data\" >Track Changes to Vendor Data<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/vendor-fraud-w9-collection-fraud-prevention\/#A_W-9_Is_Important_But_It_Is_Not_Enough\" >A W-9 Is Important But It Is Not Enough<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/vendor-fraud-w9-collection-fraud-prevention\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/vendor-fraud-w9-collection-fraud-prevention\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vendor_Fraud_Is_Becoming_a_Major_Business_Risk\"><\/span>Vendor Fraud Is Becoming a Major Business Risk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the 2025 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey, 79% of organizations experienced attempted or actual payment fraud during 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Email Compromise (BEC) was the most common attack method, with 63% of respondents identifying it as the leading avenue used by fraudsters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a typical BEC attack, a fraudster impersonates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A vendor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A member of the finance team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An executive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A trusted business partner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The attacker then requests payment or asks for bank account information to be updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If proper verification procedures are not followed, payments can be redirected to fraudulent accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vendor impersonation attacks have increased significantly in recent years, and advances in generative AI are making fraudulent communications more convincing than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Vendor_Records_Matter\"><\/span>Why Vendor Records Matter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fraud prevention is often viewed as a cybersecurity problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, it is also a vendor data problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When vendor records are incomplete, outdated, or poorly maintained, fraudsters have more opportunities to exploit weaknesses in your process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fake_Vendors_Are_Easier_to_Detect\"><\/span>1. Fake Vendors Are Easier to Detect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some fraud schemes involve creating entirely fictitious vendors, often called &#8220;ghost vendors.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These fake businesses are added to payment systems and used to generate fraudulent payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A W-9 does not prove that a vendor is legitimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it does create a documented taxpayer identity record that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legal name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business classification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certification by the vendor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Requiring this information before issuing payments creates an additional verification step that makes fraudulent vendor creation more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Payment_Diversion_Scams_Become_Easier_to_Spot\"><\/span>2. Payment Diversion Scams Become Easier to Spot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Payment diversion fraud is one of the most common accounts payable threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fraudster impersonates an existing vendor and requests a change to banking information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the change is accepted without verification, future payments may be sent directly to the attacker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining accurate vendor records gives finance teams a reliable source of information to compare against.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if a vendor suddenly requests new banking details while all other vendor information remains unchanged, the request may warrant additional review before any payment is released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Identity_Verification_Starts_With_Accurate_Information\"><\/span>3. Identity Verification Starts With Accurate Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A W-9 serves as part of a broader vendor verification process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The information provided on the form should align with the vendor&#8217;s legal business identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When vendor information is missing, outdated, or collected inconsistently through email attachments and spreadsheets, the risk of impersonation increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data quality problems often create the conditions that allow fraud attempts to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_W-9_Collection_Fits_Into_Fraud_Prevention\"><\/span>Where W-9 Collection Fits Into Fraud Prevention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of W-9 collection as the front door of your vendor onboarding process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If vendor information is incomplete or poorly maintained from the beginning, every downstream process becomes more vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong vendor onboarding process should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Require_a_W-9_Before_the_First_Payment\"><\/span>Require a W-9 Before the First Payment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every vendor should submit a completed W-9 before receiving payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consistent policies reduce exceptions and improve record quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validate_Vendor_Information\"><\/span>Validate Vendor Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Address validation and data verification help identify incomplete or inaccurate records before they become operational problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Store_Vendor_Records_Securely\"><\/span>Store Vendor Records Securely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vendor tax forms should be stored in a secure, access-controlled system rather than scattered across email inboxes and shared folders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Track_Changes_to_Vendor_Data\"><\/span>Track Changes to Vendor Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining a record of vendor information updates helps organizations identify unusual activity and investigate potential fraud attempts more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_W-9_Is_Important_But_It_Is_Not_Enough\"><\/span>A W-9 Is Important But It Is Not Enough<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Collecting a W-9 is an important control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it should not be the only control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizations should also consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Independent verification of banking changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Callback procedures using trusted contact information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vendor approval workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Periodic vendor record reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TIN matching where appropriate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Segregation of payment approval duties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fraud prevention works best when multiple controls work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span>The Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vendor fraud continues to increase across organizations of all sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While fraudsters are using more sophisticated techniques, many successful attacks still exploit simple weaknesses in vendor onboarding and vendor data management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-managed W-9 process helps create accurate vendor records, improves visibility into vendor identities, and supports stronger fraud prevention practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, collecting, maintaining, and securing vendor information is not just about tax compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is one of the foundational controls that helps businesses reduce risk before money ever leaves the bank account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781455297010\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is vendor fraud?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Vendor fraud occurs when someone uses deception to obtain unauthorized payments from a business. Common examples include fake vendors, vendor impersonation, and payment diversion scams.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781455318179\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does a W-9 prevent vendor fraud?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. A W-9 alone does not prevent fraud. However, it creates a documented vendor identity record that supports verification and helps organizations maintain accurate vendor data.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781455336550\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How does a W-9 help with vendor verification?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A W-9 collects a vendor&#8217;s legal name, business classification, and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). This information can be reviewed as part of a broader vendor verification process.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781455349583\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is a payment diversion scam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A payment diversion scam occurs when a fraudster impersonates a legitimate vendor and requests changes to banking information so future payments are sent to the fraudster&#8217;s account.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781455362029\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What controls should businesses use alongside W-9 collection?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Businesses should use multiple controls, including vendor approval workflows, callback verification procedures, secure document storage, TIN matching, and regular vendor record reviews.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781455377151\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can outdated vendor records increase fraud risk?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. 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