Definition
Multiple payments for the same invoice.
Context
Duplicate payments typically occur in procurement and accounts payable processes and are often linked to weaknesses in internal controls, insufficient segregation of duties, or poor data quality. They are a classic example of red flags in fraud detection.
Meaning
Indicates process and control weaknesses and may point to both errors and fraudulent activities.
Example
Invoice paid twice.
Sources
Suggested citation
wirtschaftsforensik.ch Editorial Team: "Duplicate Payments Red Flag", in: Glossary, wirtschaftsforensik.ch, https://wirtschaftsforensik.ch/glossar/duplicate-payments-red-flag/, accessed April 18, 2026.