Measure transaction risk with Identity Risk Scores
When it comes to measuring transaction risk, the more transactions there are to parse, the harder it is for fraud and compliance experts. This is what makes back-to-school and other…
Card testing fraud explained: How merchants can respond
When it comes to retail fraud prevention, every transaction matters, no matter how small. A declined credit card purchase of a few dollars or even a few cents can be…
Return fraud: The $100 billion problem facing retailers
E-commerce shopping provides convenience and ease to customers in the busy modern world. One of the conveniences of online shopping is the ability to quickly return products by mailing them…
Return fraud: What to look for and how to prevent it
As worldwide e-commerce sales continue to grow, e-commerce fraud also increases. One type is return fraud and abuse. It’s so prolific that the National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates more than…
Chargebacks serve as consumer protection, allowing cardholders to dispute fraudulent or incorrect transactions and receive refunds from their bank. While chargebacks safeguard consumers, they can pose challenges for merchants. At…
Essential considerations for small businesses moving online
For any small business owner looking to expand their presence online, one pressing question looms – how can you protect your business from fraud without creating unnecessary friction for customers?
Five industry best practices to preventing e-commerce fraud in 2024
E-commerce fraud is a growing threat, and staying ahead of increasingly sophisticated fraudsters is critical for businesses of all sizes. Protecting your bottom line and your customers requires a multi-layered…
False declines and false positives are costing you revenue
Explore the impact of false declines in ecommerce and learn how to balance fraud prevention with legitimate transactions in this great article by Vesta.
The dark side of discounts: understanding and preventing promo code abuse
Promo codes can be a powerful tool for businesses, but they can unfortunately come with their own set of risks. Promo code abuse is a common issue and concern for…
Protecting your small-to-medium business against fraud in 2024
It wasn’t so long ago that large, global corporations were the primary targets of fraudsters. In turn, these organizations got to work, investing in full-featured detection and prevention technologies. That’s…