Safety & Transparency for the Commercial Internet

“Last year, LegitScript saved clients $1.60 billion in potential card network fines. … Because it monitors merchants, their ads, listings and other user-generated content, it can provide a full perspective on activity across the internet.” Read more from the April 2025 feature in the Nilson Report.

With changing technology making risk more complex, it’s not enough to rely on the same old onboarding processes. Payment service providers looking to stay competitive are investing in new, adaptable tools that can balance speed with accuracy and can evolve as the risk landscape changes.

Merchants are facing increasing scrutiny for selling nutraceuticals tainted with harmful ingredients, which poses a challenge to payment processors trying to keep their portfolios free of dangerous products. Keep reading to learn more about the latest problematic products.

As artificial intelligence tools stream into the acquiring industry, the demand for an expedient and accurate onboarding procedure is intensifying, just as the number of payment facilitators and payment service providers courting merchants are, too.

As consumers seek natural products with the same efficacy as prescription medications, they may quickly find themselves trying to navigate a landscape of inconsistent regulations and potentially misleading marketing. Among these alternative products is kava — a popular elixir with complicated regulations.

Transaction laundering isn’t just an occasional headache—it’s an evolving, persistent threat to payment ecosystems. In our latest webinar, LegitScript dove deep into the world of serial transaction launderers: how they operate, why they reoffend, and what risk teams need to know to catch them.

While the payment processing industry has many safeguards to stop bad actors, advancements in technology — specifically in artificial intelligence — is making this increasingly difficult. Learn how to manage this new risk.

It only takes a few bad actors to make consumers question the safety of an industry. Multiple high-profile incidents have damaged the reputation of medical spas, highlighting the need for these facilities to follow best practices and demonstrate credibility.

LegitScript-certified addiction treatment providers in Canada can now advertise on Google. Learn more about the policy change and how it is helping some of the country’s most vulnerable find the treatment they need.

The expansion of LegitScript’s telehealth certification program to the two most populous ASEAN countries aligns with a recent policy change from Google. Learn more.

Telehealth presents an attractive opportunity for payment service providers looking to grow their merchant portfolios, but it is also complex and highly regulated. Learn about the key areas of compliance critical to safely onboarding these merchants.

In this IDC Spotlight, sponsored by LegitScript, discover how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing merchant risk management in payments. Learn about fraud prevention, compliance, and automated risk assessments to enhance security and efficiency.

Intellectual property infringement is one of the most challenging problems in e-commerce due to the complexities of identifying and stopping infringing products and services. However, payment service providers and others who work with merchants can take measures to identify and prevent these illegal activities if they clearly understand the risks and trends in illicit IP. Learn more.

Even if your platform prohibits the sale of firearms, your users may be engaged in the sale of weapons without your knowledge. Learn about new regulations, common trends, and problematic sellers to watch out for.

LegitScript announced a suite of powerful innovations designed to help payments companies, e-commerce marketplaces, and online platforms detect risk and enable growth with greater accuracy and speed than ever before. Read more.

Learn how to navigate LegitScript certification for weight loss medications, including GLP-1s. Discover key requirements, advertising compliance, and the benefits of certification for pharmacies, telemedicine providers, and medical spas. Ensure credibility and unlock marketing opportunities on platforms like Google and Meta.

Transaction launderers are nothing if not persistent. It’s not enough to catch these fraudsters and expel them from your portfolio because they’ll just try to return. In this webinar, we explore the problem of serial transaction launderers and discuss what you can do to catch them.

The telehealth market is booming, set to hit $851B by 2032. Learn how payment companies can navigate compliance and tap into this growing opportunity.

The expansion of LegitScript’s program in Canada aligns with a recent policy change from Google, which now permits Canadian providers to promote their drug and alcohol treatment services.  February 3, 2025 12:41 PM Eastern Standard Time PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE) – LegitScript, the leader in merchant and product certification and monitoring in the advertising, e-commerce, and payment…

For the first time, Canadian addiction treatment providers are eligible to become LegitScript-certified and advertise their services on Google to more effectively reach individuals in search of recovery.