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Email received with an invoice attached. Sounded like a legit invoice request. Email was directed to our cfo. Never did business with this company. It looked real and I thought it was just mistaken identity until I googled the company name. "Could you please confirm when the payment for the current invoice which includes coaching, development services, and xxx’s premium membership will be processed? The detailed breakdown is provided in the thread below. If it’s possible to complete the payment today, that would be greatly appreciated. Please let us know your expected timeline. Best regards, Richard A. Vaughn Business Manager Crest Analytics Consulting LLC From:xxx Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 12:16 PM To: Richard A. Vaughn Subject: Re: lNV #00-B419 Hi Richard, Was this originally sent to [email protected] as discussed during setup? Just want to make sure it went to the right place. If not, could you forward it there when you get a chance? Thanks, xxx From: Richard A. Vaughn Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025, 10:9 AM To: xxx Subject: lNV #00-B419 Hi xxx, I appreciate your previous correspondence. As we advance to the next phase of our R&D collaboration, I am following up on key items to ensure alignment with your team's strategic goals and sustained progress. To begin, the invoice reference #00-B419 is still pending. I would appreciate your review and an update on its status at your earliest opportunity. Additionally, to ensure that our efforts are aligned with your broader objectives and informed by any relevant prior work, we would kindly request the following documentation: · A current business roadmap, outlining key initiatives, priorities, and any timelines that would help us tailor our approach. · Any applicable legal or intellectual property (IP) guidance that may impact the scope or handling of our work. These documents will enable us to build on existing progress, enhance collaboration, and deliver more focused results. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification. We’re committed to making this next phase as productive and valuable as possible. Best regards, Richard A. Vaughn Business Manager Crest Analytics Consulting LLC"