Payments
How to Catch a Duplicate Payment Before It Clears
Duplicate payments are common, easy to miss, and often recoverable if you catch them early. Here is how they happen and what to watch for.
◷ 3 min read▣ Jun 25, 2026
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$2,152,600
↑ 12% this month
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▣$2,850
Duplicate Payment
Acme Supplies
▣$1,200
Vendor Impersonation
Global Tech Solutions
▣$540
Suspicious Invoice
Office Depot
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