Category: Fraud Detection

Read and learn about fraud detection with the following articles and posts by Ekata, a Mastercard company.

Ecommerce Fraud Prevention

Ecommerce fraud trends and statistics merchants need to know in 2023

With dramatic global growth and expansion across ecommerce, fraud continues to surge. Let’s take a look at the trends and statistics you’ll need to know. Article at a glance Global ecommerce fraud is increasing, with losses reaching $41 million in 2022 and predicted to exceed $48 billion in 2023. Europe faces significant ecommerce fraud […]

9.13.2023

Synthetic Identity Fraud

5 AML measures that help counter synthetic identity fraud

The world of online fraud is continually growing and becoming more sophisticated. One key type of fraud that’s becoming increasingly prevalent is synthetic identity fraud. Its complex nature combines real and fake identity elements. Rather than simply stealing an identity or creating a completely fabricated identity, synthetic identity fraud uses elements of both genuine and […]

8.30.2023

Synthetic Identity Fraud

What is synthetic identity fraud and how does synthetic identity theft work?

5.18 billion – that’s the internet population of the world as of April 2023. Every day, billions of users access new digital services—from ordering food on their favorite app to digitally opening a bank account to purchasing a new pair of sneakers online. With over 64 percent of the world interacting online, the digital economy presents […]

8.23.2023

Identity Verification

Why you can’t rely on CPF checks for digital identity verification in Brazil

As the global economy’s transformation accelerates those that do not keep pace with this digitization will leave themselves vulnerable to fraudsters who are getting more sophisticated and taking advantage of those who are falling behind. Ironically, despite being recognized as the second most advanced country in the world by the World Bank in terms of […]

8.2.2023

Address Verification Service

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 addresses cause havoc due to the high costs of fraud, order reprocessing, customer service hours, customer loyalty and more. For banks, payment processors and other […]

7.19.2023

Address Verification Service

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. Companies and organizations that use AVS ensure that the addresses provided by their customer or clients are valid and match the information on file. AVS […]

7.12.2023

global address verification and validation

Address Verification Solution

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 some challenges for fraud prevention teams; namely, bad actors can now attack from across the globe. The ability to assess address risk through address verification […]

7.5.2023

Fraud Prevention

Four ways to bring value to your ecommerce fraud prevention team

In an ever-competitive market and in a fluctuating global economy, online retailers have to be strategic when it comes to staying on top of profit margins. Unfortunately, the only sure-fire way to improve margins is to raise prices or cut costs (or a combination of both). Since raising prices turns away customers, most online retailers […]

6.30.2023

Ecommerce Fraud Detection

The 5 Essential SaaS Features You Need in Fraud Detection Software

Our current digital world brings benefits and ease to daily life. Yet, with quick access to email, cloud backup and barrier-free work communication comes the dangers of online fraud. For any business that conducts work online, fraud detection software is necessary. Identity fraud prevention is crucial in the digital age to protect personal and financial […]

6.26.2023