The Fraud Blog
News, research, and analysis on eCommerce payments and fraud prevention.
Responsive Design can Increase Conversion on Mobile Devices
Many retailers and websites have mobile-optimized sites, desktop sites and redirects to pages designed for a certain device or screen size.…
Nov 3, 2021 · 2 min read Data BreachRetailer Sues Visa in Attempts to Recover Fines for Data Breach
A retailer suffering a data compromise in 2010 was ultimately responsible for $13.3 million in fines from Visa levied against two acquiring…
Nov 3, 2021 · 2 min read Merger & AcquisitionsRSA Acquires Mobile Multifactor Authentication Company
In late July RSA, the security arm of EMC, acquired PassBan for an undisclosed amount and it will now be under RSA’s Identity Access…
Nov 3, 2021 · 1 min read Industry NewsSenate Budget Resolution Includes Provisions for Collecting Online Sales Tax
Government leaders claim that the lack of authority for collecting sales tax with many online purchases costs the U.S billions each year,…
Nov 3, 2021 · 2 min read Fraud PreventionSMiShing Scams Target U.S. Area Codes Utilizing Location-Specific Information
Phishing scams carried out via SMS text messages, known as SMiShing, continue to grow and target mobile users in the United States.…
Nov 3, 2021 · 2 min read Fraud PreventionSocial media is a gold mine for fraudsters
Visa survey shows 58 percent of consumers are aware of sharing information that could put them at risk. Late 2013, Visa performed a survey…
Nov 3, 2021 · 2 min read fraudSpring Training Promotion
The Fraud Practice is offering a 10% discount to all who sign up for the eCommerce Fraud Professional Certification by March 31st. The…
Nov 3, 2021 · 1 min read Industry NewsStarbucks leads the way for mobile payments
Point-of-Sale mobile payments at Starbucks reached $1 billion in 2013. The focus on mobile coupons and loyalty programs with the Starbucks…
Nov 3, 2021 · 2 min read Industry NewsStartup Clinkle Raises $25 Million in VC Funding and Looks to Shake up Mobile Payments
Clinkle, a mobile payment app and network started by a recent Stanford University grad, recently received $25 million in funding from big…
Nov 3, 2021 · 2 min read Fraud PreventionStudy Finds Facebook ‘Likes’ Can be Used to Determine Demographic and Personal Information
While many social media users have become more aware of privacy issues and have made their profiles private, a recent academic study has…
Nov 3, 2021 · 2 min read In The PressTake the 2014 Mobile Payment & Fraud Survey
Participate in the second annual Mobile Payment & Fraud Survey for a chance to win one of five Apple iPad Minis. After establishing the…
Nov 3, 2021 · 1 min read Fraud PreventionThe Fraud Practice Releases White Paper on Behavioral Monitoring and CNP Fraud Detection
Sarasota, FL, February 13, 2014 / By: The Fraud Practice LLC Identifying who sits behind the keyboard is a daunting challenge for…
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