Fraud Detection

Beyond 'Sold Out' in Seconds: A Technical Guide for Ticketing Platforms on Using Transaction Scoring to Beat Scalper Bots
Beyond 'Sold Out' in Seconds: A Technical Guide for Ticketing Platforms on Using Transaction Scoring to Beat Scalper Bots
The digital "SOLD OUT" sign, appearing just moments after a high-demand event goes on sale, is a familiar sight for frustrated fans. This phenomenon...
1 Reader,
16m reading
When Caller ID Lies: A Technical Guide to Detecting CNAM Spoofing with a Phone Number Scoring API
When Caller ID Lies: A Technical Guide to Detecting CNAM Spoofing with a Phone Number Scoring API
: The Unreliable Caller ID We've all been taught not to judge a book by its cover, yet we instinctively trust the name that flashes on our phone's sc...
2 Reader,
17m reading
Scaling Trust & Safety in the Metaverse: A Playbook for Moderating Voice Chat and User-Generated Content with a Profanity API
Scaling Trust & Safety in the Metaverse: A Playbook for Moderating Voice Chat and User-Generated Content with a Profanity API
The Metaverse promises a universe of interconnected virtual experiences, from sprawling multiplayer games to collaborative digital workspaces. This ...
3 Reader,
10m reading
The Product Manager's ROI Calculator: A Framework for Evaluating Transaction Scoring APIs to Fight In-Game Purchase Fraud
The Product Manager's ROI Calculator: A Framework for Evaluating Transaction Scoring APIs to Fight In-Game Purchase Fraud
In the booming digital economy of online gaming, in-game purchases represent a massive revenue stream. However, this lucrative market is also a prim...
3 Reader,
13m reading
Fraudulent Booking Detected: An Investigator's Playbook for Analyzing IP, BIN, and Email Data in the Travel Industry
Fraudulent Booking Detected: An Investigator's Playbook for Analyzing IP, BIN, and Email Data in the Travel Industry
An alert flashes: a last-minute, first-class booking to a tropical destination, paid for with a premium credit card. For a travel agency, this could...
13 Reader,
18m reading
Beyond the Resume: A Hiring Manager’s Guide to Spotting Fake Job Applicants with Phone Number Scoring
Beyond the Resume: A Hiring Manager’s Guide to Spotting Fake Job Applicants with Phone Number Scoring
In today's competitive job market, recruiters and hiring managers are overwhelmed with applications. The shift to remote work has widened the talent...
5 Reader,
13m reading
Beyond Failed Payments: A CFO's Guide to Using Transaction Scoring for Proactive Dunning and Churn Reduction
Beyond Failed Payments: A CFO's Guide to Using Transaction Scoring for Proactive Dunning and Churn Reduction
For Chief Financial Officers in the subscription economy, customer churn is a relentless threat to revenue and growth. While much attention is given...
6 Reader,
14m reading
Beyond CAPTCHA: A Technical Guide for SaaS Developers on Combining IP, Email, and Phone Scoring to Prevent Trial Abuse
Beyond CAPTCHA: A Technical Guide for SaaS Developers on Combining IP, Email, and Phone Scoring to Prevent Trial Abuse
For Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, free trials are a powerful engine for growth, allowing users to experience a product's value firsthand b...
13 Reader,
14m reading
From Bookings to Bots: A Technical Guide for Travel Platforms on Using ASN Data to Prevent Ticket Scalping
From Bookings to Bots: A Technical Guide for Travel Platforms on Using ASN Data to Prevent Ticket Scalping
Ticket scalping is no longer a fringe activity carried out by individuals on street corners. In the digital age, it has evolved into a sophisticated...
19 Reader,
12m reading
Choosing the Right Defense: A Comparative Framework for Evaluating Disposable Email Detection APIs
Choosing the Right Defense: A Comparative Framework for Evaluating Disposable Email Detection APIs
In the digital landscape, your user base is your greatest asset. But what if a growing portion of that base is built on a foundation of temporary, t...
17 Reader,
17m reading
Beyond Blocklists: A Technical Guide for Live Streaming Platforms to Combat Toxic Chat and Hate Raids with a Profanity API
Beyond Blocklists: A Technical Guide for Live Streaming Platforms to Combat Toxic Chat and Hate Raids with a Profanity API
The live streaming industry is booming, creating vibrant communities where creators and audiences can connect in real time. However, this rapid grow...
19 Reader,
10m reading
The Rise of Neobank-Enabled Fraud: A Guide to Detecting Mule Accounts with IBAN & Transaction Scoring
The Rise of Neobank-Enabled Fraud: A Guide to Detecting Mule Accounts with IBAN & Transaction Scoring
Neobanks have revolutionized the financial landscape, offering unparalleled convenience and accessibility. This digital-first approach, however, has...
22 Reader,
8m reading
Silent Interception: How Fraudsters Use Call Forwarding to Bypass OTP, and How to Detect It with a Phone Number Scoring API
Silent Interception: How Fraudsters Use Call Forwarding to Bypass OTP, and How to Detect It with a Phone Number Scoring API
One-Time Passwords (OTPs) sent via SMS are a cornerstone of modern digital security. We use them to log in, reset passwords, and authorize transacti...
63 Reader,
14m reading
Beyond the Firewall: A CISO's Framework for Proactive Threat Intelligence Using ASN Reputation
Beyond the Firewall: A CISO's Framework for Proactive Threat Intelligence Using ASN Reputation
In today's digital ecosystem, CISOs are tasked with protecting their organizations against threats that are not only more sophisticated but also lar...
22 Reader,
14m reading
How to Build a Real-Time Ad Fraud Detection Engine Using ASN Reputation Data
How to Build a Real-Time Ad Fraud Detection Engine Using ASN Reputation Data
Digital advertising is a multi-billion dollar industry, but it has a costly secret: ad fraud. Invalid clicks, fake impressions, and sophisticated bo...
38 Reader,
11m reading