European Distribution Fraud (EDF) is where an individual or group, imitates the details of a legitimate company, to pass credit checks and purchase goods. Once they have received the goods, they become uncontactable leaving the supplier to face a financial loss. EDF can be committed in many ways depending on the individuals, while some attempts are more blatant others are more strategically planned.

This document is designed to help protect businesses from becoming a victim of EDF by sharing best practice. Shared below are checks you may wish to add into your current procedures, to protect your business and enable you to recognise the signs of EDF attempts.