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# Shift4Shop eCommerce Blog | Fraud Prevention

[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 8 min read

## [4 Threats That Could Target Customers Through Your eCommerce Website](https://blog.shift4shop.com/threats-target-customers-ecommerce-website)

 By [Guest Author](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/guest-author) [September 04, 2024](https://blog.shift4shop.com/threats-target-customers-ecommerce-website) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/threats-target-customers-ecommerce-website#comments-listing)

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Online commerce is no longer just an alternative. It is now a worldwide staple. 

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 9 min read

## [How to Tackle AI Identity Fraud in eCommerce: 7 Things to Consider](https://blog.shift4shop.com/ai-identity-fraud-ecommerce)

 By [Hiral Rana Dholakiya](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/hiral-rana-dholakiya) [May 29, 2024](https://blog.shift4shop.com/ai-identity-fraud-ecommerce) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/ai-identity-fraud-ecommerce#comments-listing)

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While AI has penetrated our lives in most technological aspects, we must acknowledge its dark side and prominent role in online identity fraud. 

Most industries are slowly facing the implications of deepfakes and password hacking; eCommerce is no different. 

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 10 min read

## [6 Ways To Identify and Prevent eCommerce Returns Fraud](https://blog.shift4shop.com/identify-prevent-ecommerce-returns-fraud)

 By [Guest Author](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/guest-author) [January 24, 2024](https://blog.shift4shop.com/identify-prevent-ecommerce-returns-fraud) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/identify-prevent-ecommerce-returns-fraud#comments-listing)

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Have you ever needed formal wear for an occasion and thought, “I’m only going to wear this once; maybe I could order it from an online site and then just return it for a refund the next day?” 

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 9 min read

## [The Future of eCommerce Security: Predictions & Trends for the Next Decade](https://blog.shift4shop.com/future-of-ecommerce-security-predictions-trends)

 By [Irina Maltseva](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/irina-maltseva) [January 03, 2024](https://blog.shift4shop.com/future-of-ecommerce-security-predictions-trends) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/future-of-ecommerce-security-predictions-trends#comments-listing)

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With over 3.8 billion users worldwide, eCommerce is essential to most modern businesses. 

With the rise in digitalization and growing customer usage, customer expectations have soared, and the consequences of not keeping up have grown dire. 

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 9 min read

## [What Is Risk Management and Why Does It Matter for Enterprise eCommerce?](https://blog.shift4shop.com/what-is-risk-management-enterprise-ecommerce)

 By [Hiral Rana Dholakiya](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/hiral-rana-dholakiya) [October 25, 2023](https://blog.shift4shop.com/what-is-risk-management-enterprise-ecommerce) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/what-is-risk-management-enterprise-ecommerce#comments-listing)

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Life without eCommerce is unimaginable in this day and age. The prospect of shopping 24/7 from anywhere with an internet connection is very much ingrained into our daily routine. Plus, we can access a wider variety of products and services and compare prices online.

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 12 min read

## [6 Reasons Why Digital Security is Vital to eCommerce Success](https://blog.shift4shop.com/digital-security-ecommerce-success)

 By [Guest Author](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/guest-author) [December 23, 2021](https://blog.shift4shop.com/digital-security-ecommerce-success) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/digital-security-ecommerce-success#comments-listing)

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Ecommerce websites have always been one of the most common targets of digital attacks. For digital thieves, it is a treasure trove full of personal and financial information about active customers.

Once a business’s security has been breached, it leads to data loss and depletes the trust that could have been gained over the years.

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 9 min read

## [Top 7 Fraud Schemes to Watch Out for During the Holidays](https://blog.shift4shop.com/top-fraud-schemes-during-the-holidays)

 By [Rafael Lourenco](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/rafael-lourenco) [December 14, 2021](https://blog.shift4shop.com/top-fraud-schemes-during-the-holidays) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/top-fraud-schemes-during-the-holidays#comments-listing)

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Much like the year that preceded it, 2021’s holiday season looks to be unprecedented for online shopping. Unemployment is low and government economic stimulus checks are helping to give consumers the confidence needed to do a little extra spending on their friends and families this year. At the same time, supply chain issues are real and concerns about inflation loom, driving many buyers to get their shopping in as early as possible.

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 8 min read

## [14 Safety and Privacy Features That Can Boost Your Conversions](https://blog.shift4shop.com/safety-and-privacy-website-features)

 By [Jimmy Rodriguez](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/jimmy-rodriguez) [November 26, 2021](https://blog.shift4shop.com/safety-and-privacy-website-features) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/safety-and-privacy-website-features#comments-listing)

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Online security is at the forefront of risk management in modern businesses. However, it extends beyond mere business safety. Online safety risks are entirely mainstream. In the early days of e-commerce, you might remember that people were hesitant to share their credit card information online. Then, new services and security features came about that made people trust online retailers, and the concept largely disappeared from the public eye.

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 7 min read

## [Understanding eCommerce Fraud: A Beginner’s Guide](https://blog.shift4shop.com/ecommerce-fraud-beginners-guide)

 By [Rafael Lourenco](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/rafael-lourenco) [March 03, 2021](https://blog.shift4shop.com/ecommerce-fraud-beginners-guide) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/ecommerce-fraud-beginners-guide#comments-listing)

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eCommerce fraud has been increasing and continues to be on the rise. Projected losses from credit card fraud are expected to reach nearly $50 billion by 2025.

Merchants new to eCommerce may be aware of eCommerce fraud but aren’t familiar with how it works or most importantly, how to protect themselves and their customers. The most important step a merchant should take to combat eCommerce fraud is to gain an understanding of what it is and how it can impact their business.

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 11 min read

## [7 Tips to Enhance Retail Cybersecurity in The Digital Age](https://blog.shift4shop.com/tips-enhance-retail-cybersecurity)

 By [Richard Conn](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/richard-conn) [January 11, 2021](https://blog.shift4shop.com/tips-enhance-retail-cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/tips-enhance-retail-cybersecurity#comments-listing)

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How often do you go to a shop? With the ability to order items online and have them delivered within the same day, the retail experience has completely changed. We can get everything we need without moving from the couch. Pajamas on. Shopping mode engaged. Welcome to the digital age. But what does this mean for the retail industry?

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 9 min read

## [4 Cybersecurity Myths That Can Jeopardize Your Organization](https://blog.shift4shop.com/cybersecurity-myths)

 By [Brian Skewes](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/brian-skewes) [December 02, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/cybersecurity-myths) [2 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/cybersecurity-myths#comments-listing)

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If COVID-19 hasn’t touched your life yet, consider yourself lucky.

This pandemic has impacted the daily lifestyles of everyone, from corporate heads to stay-at-home parents. With fluctuating shelter-in-place orders and lockdowns around the world ongoing, people are spending more and more time online, attending virtual meetings, completing digital assignments, and shopping from home.

But, alongside this increase in screen time, the pandemic has seen a rapid rise in cybersecurity breaches for\[...\]

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 12 min read

## [Navigating the Financial Risks in eCommerce](https://blog.shift4shop.com/financial-risks-ecommerce)

 By [Guest Author](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/guest-author) [November 11, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/financial-risks-ecommerce) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/financial-risks-ecommerce#comments-listing)

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As an online merchant, you must understand the financial risks in the eCommerce industry. Understanding the risks gives you the know-how to navigate online retail challenges smoothly, especially if acquiring banks label you as a high-risk merchant.

Because of the nature of eCommerce, criminals may exploit your online business for illegitimate purposes. Fraudsters continue to target unsuspecting businesses by placing digital orders, receiving the service or product, and deliberately filing a\[...\]

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 10 min read

## [6 Types of Buyer Scams on Amazon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/types-of-amazon-buyer-scams)

 By [AMZ Advisers](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/amz-advisers) [October 09, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/types-of-amazon-buyer-scams) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/types-of-amazon-buyer-scams#comments-listing)

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**Scams on Amazon have been around since the dawn of time and a more ingenious loophole is discovered every day. As an Amazon seller, you have to protect your business from the different types of swindles that surge from day to day. Especially from buyer scams since they can take up a big chunk of your time, peace of mind, and money.**

Counterfeit seller accounts are commonplace on Amazon and it seems they will continue to be every seller’s nightmare for years to come. On top of this, Amazon\[...\]

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 8 min read

## [The Best Free Ad & Pop-Up Blockers for Safe Internet Browsing](https://blog.shift4shop.com/free-ad-pop-up-blockers)

 By [Jimmy Rodriguez](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/jimmy-rodriguez) [July 31, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/free-ad-pop-up-blockers) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/free-ad-pop-up-blockers#comments-listing)

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The internet has always been a double-edged sword. While it’s capable of bringing people together and putting everything right at your fingertips, it’s also just as powerful at using all of those things against you.

Being online means that you are simultaneously powerful and vulnerable. And, unfortunately, being taken advantage of online has become more and more common, especially as technology advances. Of course, while there are plenty of bad actors out there online (and there always have\[...\]

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 11 min read

## [Hacked eCommerce Platforms: How to Protect Your Business](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hacked-ecommerce-platforms)

 By [Jessica Grioua](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/jessica-grioua) [January 03, 2020](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hacked-ecommerce-platforms) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hacked-ecommerce-platforms#comments-listing)

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Hacking and cyber attacks have been the bane of websites since the internet’s creation, and that still hasn’t changed. As security measures get more advanced, so do hacking strategies. Any website being hacked is a serious ordeal, but stakes are elevated in the case of eCommerce due to the sheer amount of sensitive data that can be breached and stolen from online stores.

As a merchant, you want your business to be as secure as possible and your customer’s information safe from bad actors.\[...\]

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 6 min read

## [Top Ecommerce Security Threats in 2019](https://blog.shift4shop.com/ecommerce-security-threats-2019)

 By [Sajjad Shahid](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/sajjad-shahid) [August 29, 2019](https://blog.shift4shop.com/ecommerce-security-threats-2019) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/ecommerce-security-threats-2019#comments-listing)

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During the third quarter of 2017, online sales witnessed a boom of $107 billion dollars according to the U.S Census Bureau. Since then, e-commerce sales have increased by 14% in 2018. But, with an increased number of online sales (that provide larger [profit margins](https://www.3dcart.com/business-tools/profit-margin-calculator.html)) comes with it an even greater number of eCommerce security threats to which you can lose everything. 

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 6 min read

## [7 Reasons Why Good Orders Can Look Like E-Commerce Fraud](https://blog.shift4shop.com/good-orders-ecommerce-fraud)

 By [Rafael Lourenco](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/rafael-lourenco) [August 19, 2019](https://blog.shift4shop.com/good-orders-ecommerce-fraud) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/good-orders-ecommerce-fraud#comments-listing)

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One of the greatest challenges you face as an online retailer isn’t losing money to fraudsters. It’s losing money when legitimate customer transactions are incorrectly flagged as fraudulent and declined.

In fact, according to Riskified, a whopping **35% ­- 80% of declined orders** are legitimate. To clarify, these are transactions that may, on the surface, *appear* to be fraudulent, but are actually real orders placed by good customers.

These false declines, also called false positives, hurt online\[...\]

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 9 min read

## [Web Security Best Practices for Online Retailers](https://blog.shift4shop.com/web-security-best-practices-for-ecommerce)

 By [Jason Chow](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/jason-chow) [July 30, 2019](https://blog.shift4shop.com/web-security-best-practices-for-ecommerce) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/web-security-best-practices-for-ecommerce#comments-listing)

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Just as the age of digital has brought to us borderless trade and increasing connectivity, along with it has risen the trend of cybersecurity threats. Online retailers will be one group of website owners that has to keep web security best practices firmly targeted in their crosshairs.

Over the past 15 years, there have been more than [8,000 data breaches](https://www.idtheftcenter.org/data-breaches/) recorded while incidences of new threats such as [Ransomware and formjacking](https://www.symantec.com/security-center/threat-report) continue to rise.

This makes the digital space perilous for online\[...\]

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 5 min read

## [Different Types of Internet Fraud and How to Avoid Them](https://blog.shift4shop.com/types-of-internet-fraud)

 By [Aakanchha Keshri-Aakanchha](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/aakanchha-keshri-aakanchha) [July 09, 2019](https://blog.shift4shop.com/types-of-internet-fraud) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/types-of-internet-fraud#comments-listing)

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This last decade we’ve witnessed the internet revolution grow almost exponentially. It seamlessly seeped into every aspect of our lives. I think we could unanimously agree that the Internet has simplified things on many fronts, be it shopping, banking, investing, entertainment, and many more. And we seem to have kept up with this change quite remarkably. But so did the criminals. Harassing, fooling and cheating someone in real life is a concept from the past. Today, it is the internet where\[...\]

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[Fraud Prevention](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/fraud-prevention) | 6 min read

## [What is EMV® 3-D Secure and How Does it Improve eCommerce Security?](https://blog.shift4shop.com/3d-secure-2-0-strong-customer-authentication-and-psd2)

 By [Shift4Shop](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/shift4shop) [May 06, 2019](https://blog.shift4shop.com/3d-secure-2-0-strong-customer-authentication-and-psd2) [2 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/3d-secure-2-0-strong-customer-authentication-and-psd2#comments-listing)

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Security is a vital component of eCommerce, especially since the risk of fraud can be high. Digital shopping relies on card-not-present transactions, meaning the customer's identity is much harder to verify than in-person transactions. To counteract these risks, other methods have been developed to verify that a digital transaction is legitimately being performed by the true cardholder, and not by a fraudster using stolen information.

The EMV 3-D Secure (commonly known as 3-D Secure 2.0)\[...\]

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