Fraud Detection

Unmasking Sock Puppet Armies: A Marketplace’s Playbook for Linking Phone Scoring and IP Intelligence
Unmasking Sock Puppet Armies: A Marketplace’s Playbook for Linking Phone Scoring and IP Intelligence
Fake reviews, manipulated ratings, and widespread spam can quickly erode the trust you've built with your users. If you run an online marketplace, y...
8 Reader,
11m reading
Account Flagged? A Business Owner's Guide to Interpreting High-Risk Signals (and What to Do About Them)
Account Flagged? A Business Owner's Guide to Interpreting High-Risk Signals (and What to Do About Them)
That sinking feeling when a notification pops up: "High-Risk Transaction Detected." For any business owner, these words trigger a wave of uncertaint...
9 Reader,
14m reading
The Marketplace Money Laundering Playbook: How to Spot and Dismantle Bank Drop Networks Before They Scale
The Marketplace Money Laundering Playbook: How to Spot and Dismantle Bank Drop Networks Before They Scale
Online marketplaces have become bustling hubs of global commerce, but their success has also attracted a shadowy element: sophisticated financial fr...
6 Reader,
12m reading
Anatomy of a Fraudulent Bank Drop: A Step-by-Step Forensic Guide to Vetting New Accounts
Anatomy of a Fraudulent Bank Drop: A Step-by-Step Forensic Guide to Vetting New Accounts
In the world of digital finance, the convenience of opening a new bank account online has inadvertently opened the door to a sophisticated form of f...
7 Reader,
10m reading
The Subscription Saver's Playbook: A Tiered Framework for Slashing False Declines with IP, Email, and BIN Scoring
The Subscription Saver's Playbook: A Tiered Framework for Slashing False Declines with IP, Email, and BIN Scoring
For any subscription-based business, customer acquisition is only half the battle; retention is where the war for revenue is truly won or lost. Yet,...
8 Reader,
10m reading
Garbage In, Garbage Out: A Growth Marketer's Guide to Using Email Scoring for a Cleaner SaaS Funnel
Garbage In, Garbage Out: A Growth Marketer's Guide to Using Email Scoring for a Cleaner SaaS Funnel
In the world of growth marketing, the mantra "Garbage In, Garbage Out" (GIGO) has never been more relevant. You can have the most sophisticated mark...
117 Reader,
13m reading
Beyond WAFs: How E-commerce Brands Can Use ASN Reputation to Proactively Block Inventory-Hoarding Bots
Beyond WAFs: How E-commerce Brands Can Use ASN Reputation to Proactively Block Inventory-Hoarding Bots
In the competitive world of e-commerce, limited-edition product drops and high-demand sales are powerful revenue drivers. However, these events are ...
145 Reader,
14m reading
Connecting the Dots: A Playbook for Using BIN, Email, and IP Signals to Uncover Bank Drop Networks
Connecting the Dots: A Playbook for Using BIN, Email, and IP Signals to Uncover Bank Drop Networks
Modern financial crime has evolved far beyond simple credit card theft. Organized fraudsters now operate sophisticated networks designed to systemat...
27 Reader,
11m reading
Beyond IP Blacklists: Using ASN Reputation to Unmask Sophisticated Evasion Tactics
Beyond IP Blacklists: Using ASN Reputation to Unmask Sophisticated Evasion Tactics
For years, fraud prevention has relied heavily on IP blacklists, a seemingly straightforward method of blocking known malicious actors. However, in ...
152 Reader,
10m reading
A Technical Guide for Game Developers: Using a VPN Detection API to Enforce Regional Licensing and Fair Play
A Technical Guide for Game Developers: Using a VPN Detection API to Enforce Regional Licensing and Fair Play
In the fiercely competitive world of online gaming, maintaining a level playing field is paramount. Gamers invest countless hours honing their skill...
164 Reader,
13m reading
The Bust-Out Fraud Playbook: How to Link BIN, Email, and Phone Data to Predict Hit-and-Run Scammers
The Bust-Out Fraud Playbook: How to Link BIN, Email, and Phone Data to Predict Hit-and-Run Scammers
Bust-out fraud is a calculated, deceptive scheme where a criminal builds a seemingly normal history with a business before maxing out their credit l...
18 Reader,
11m reading
IP Anonymity Score: A New Model for Detecting iCloud Private Relay and Other Evasive Proxies
IP Anonymity Score: A New Model for Detecting iCloud Private Relay and Other Evasive Proxies
The digital world is in a constant tug-of-war between privacy and security. While users adopt tools like VPNs and proxies for legitimate privacy rea...
34 Reader,
14m reading
7 Subtle Email Warning Signs Your Fraud Team Is Missing During User Onboarding
7 Subtle Email Warning Signs Your Fraud Team Is Missing During User Onboarding
User onboarding is the front door to your business. A seamless sign-up process can lead to a loyal customer, but it's also a prime target for frauds...
22 Reader,
11m reading
From Flag to Fix: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building an Effective Content Moderation Workflow
From Flag to Fix: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building an Effective Content Moderation Workflow
User-generated content (UGC) is the lifeblood of the modern internet, fueling everything from social media feeds to e-commerce reviews and community...
30 Reader,
10m reading
Why ASN Reputation is the Missing Link in Your Fintech KYC/AML Strategy
Why ASN Reputation is the Missing Link in Your Fintech KYC/AML Strategy
In the fast-paced world of financial technology, staying ahead of regulators and fraudsters is a constant battle. Fintech companies invest heavily i...
20 Reader,
10m reading