How Friendly Fraud Is Detected
At first glance, the concept of “friendly fraud” might seem contradictory, particularly when it impacts businesses in distress. This term, however, refers to abuse perpetrated by a figure the seller trusts, typically one of their own customers.
Detecting and Addressing Policy Abuse
The escalating challenge in online fraud is policy abuse and It is increasingly difficult for merchants to tackle. The issue rises from actions taken by malicious fraudsters as well as legitimate customers, therefore bypassing traditional fraud detection systems.
Fraud Trends for 2024 You’ll Want to Know
As experts in fraud prevention, we recognize the critical importance of keeping abreast of new challenges and their evolving solutions in this dynamic world. Today, we’re examining the trends some of which you might already be familiar with, that are gaining increasing significance in our daily work.
Multi-Front Fraud Attacks
In the world of eCommerce, online transaction fraud has emerged as a formidable challenge for fraud prevention experts. This comprehensive guide delves into the various facets of eCommerce fraud, explaining both the nature and effective strategies for the mitigation of these evolving types of fraud.
Boost Sales, Beat Abuse: Find the Perfect Balance!
Ecommerce platforms face a unique set of challenges when implementing promotional strategies. While promotions are key to driving online sales and attracting customers, they can also inadvertently lead to an increase in policy abuse.
Proactive Measures for Preventing Promotion Fraud and Abuse in E-Commerce
Managing eCommerce promotions is challenging due to the need to attract genuine customers while preventing fraudulent activities. U.S. businesses are highly susceptible to fraud and abuse, which costs them an estimated 5% of their annual gross revenue according to a report by the BFP.
The Rise of BOPIS in Mexico and its Susceptibility to Fraud
Recently, the Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store (BOPIS) model has witnessed a notable surge in popularity within Mexico.
False Positives: A Greater Challenge than Fraud in Digital Transactions
False positives in digital transactions are emerging as a formidable challenge, often surpassing the issues associated with direct fraud. These errors inflict financial losses and undermine the essential trust of customers, a crucial pillar for any commercial entity in the digital space.
Balancing Fraud and Payment Experience – 2023 Outlook
2023 has witnessed a significant 80% increase in fraudulent digital transactions. This phenomenon can be attributed to consumers’ growing adoption and reliance on digital payment methods.
Changes in Visa Brand Protection Program and the Introduction of VIRP
Before the Visa Integrity Risk Program (VIRP), Visa operated the Global Brand Protection Program (GBPP) to protect its brand and payment system. The VIRP, which replaced the GBPP, has similar objectives but with a more focused approach. Visa and Mastercard have high-risk or high brand-risk programs primarily to protect the card schemes and their participants from illegal and brand-damaging transactions.