Address Verification Service (AVS): Assess risk and prevent fraud at lighting speed
Any business that has spent time mitigating fraud attempts has encountered an address verification service/system (AVS). An AVS is an important piece of the puzzle and a widely used tool…
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…
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…
Ekata APAC honored at 2023 Australian Fraud Awards with award for “Most Innovative Online Retail Risk Management Solution”
Ekata, a Mastercard company is proud to announce that we have received the award for the “Most Innovative Online Retail Risk Management Solution” at the 2023 Australian Fraud Awards. The…
A look into the current trends in travel and tourism. While Covid-19 well and truly impacted every business across the globe, few sectors were hit as hard as the travel…
The importance of trust (and safety) in the digital marketplace
Building and maintaining trust is paramount to online marketplaces, which are often tasked with safeguarding the lives and property of their customers. Accordingly, the ramifications of losing that trust can…
3 Steps for streamlining payments onboarding for micro-merchants
Micro-merchants are booming, but traditional onboarding processes are slow. Learn how PSPs can streamline onboarding with alternative data, pre-approval and risk-based criteria. Discover how to capture more business and expand…
You just experienced your first chargeback. Now what?
Fight chargebacks and protect your business with advanced identity verification and collaborative dispute resolution solutions. Learn how SMBs can navigate the digital-first landscape and prevent fraudulent chargebacks.
Ekata expands account opening solution to help online businesses assess risk
Our expanded account opening solution helps assess risk in real-time, helping online businesses prevent fraud and streamline onboarding. Click to learn how this solution can protect your business and improve…