Why an address verification service is for payment providers and banks
As we have outlined in previous blogs, both address verification service (AVS) and address validation service are vital to any business that serves customers online, regardless of industry. Indeed, risky…
What is AVS & AVS mismatch? How address verification keeps your transactions secure
Address Verification Service (AVS) is the process of verifying the accuracy and validity of a physical mailing address. Individuals or businesses provide these physical addresses to e-commerce companies or banks.…
Address Verification Service (AVS): Assess risk and prevent fraud at lighting speed
No matter the industry, any business that spends time mitigating fraud attempts has encountered an address verification service/system (AVS). An AVS is an important piece of the puzzle and a…
Address validation solutions: How Address Risk API stands out
One of the big advantages of a digital economy is the ability to connect and transact around the world, regardless of physical location. Of course, this advantage brings with it…
Fraud prevention revolution: the crucial role of sales engineers in mitigating fraud risk
Did you know Burt Ward had no acting experience when he was hired to play Robin in the original 1960s Batman series? And yet, he was chosen over the more…
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is not a new idea, but with the boom in e-commerce during the Covid-19 pandemic, BNPL has exploded onto the payments scene as a major…
The 5 best identity verification software providers of 2024
It’s 2023, and the global economy is undergoing a digital transformation at breakneck speed, revolutionizing how we shop, access financial services, utilize government services and even consume entertainment. However, despite…
A behind-the-scenes look into reason codes and how they fuel Pro Insight
Under the hood of Pro Insight is the Identity Engine, a key competitive differentiator across all Ekata products. But what exactly is it? A combination of sophisticated data science and…
The ultimate guide to detecting and preventing synthetic identity theft
What is synthetic identity theft? Synthetic identity theft is an insidious type of financial fraud that involves stealing a real person’s information, such as their government identity card or their…