The Common Electronic Data Interchange has had many fraudulent Electronic Funds Transfer applications submitted to them.

The ZPIC (Zoned Program Integrity Contractor) was contacted by CEDI to inform them of a falsified EDI application they received. The only way they knew it was a false application is that the person sending in the change of information forgot to sign the form. The application was rejected because it wasn`t signed, and the supplier was notified. The supplier told CEDI that they did not submit any EDI applications and they were not changing billing companies, which resulted in in a referral to the fraud unit. So, the fraud alert was sent out.


To protect yourself, make sure all accounts receivable staff immediately notify you if they`re not seeing the usual checks. Make sure that you keep your authorized submitter information updated and keep close contact with your billing service. If your service has personnel changes, they should notify you.

Stay alert, especially if you’re billing service is in Florida, Texas or California, the highest areas of fraud. Also watch services in New York and North Carolina.