Latest News & Updates

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  What You Need to Know About KYB in Merchant Onboarding

  

  By LegitScript Folks

  on May 26, 2025

  In the payments world, KYB is all about verifying the legitimacy of a business and the people behind it before you let them onto your platform. Keep reading to understand what KYB is, how it differs from KYC, and how best to integrate it into your workflow.

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  From Shortage Heroes to Compliance Champions: What Today’s GLP-1 Pharmacies Must Know

  

  By LegitScript Folks

  on May 19, 2025

  Explore the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape for compounding GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide. Learn what new FDA rules mean for pharmacies and how LegitScript Certification can help ensure compliance and build trust.

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  Merchant Onboarding in the Age of AI: Key Takeaways from the LegitScript Webinar

  

  By LegitScript Folks

  on May 16, 2025

  In this LegitScript-hosted webinar, expert panelists offered a pragmatic look at how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of merchant onboarding and underwriting, and how to adapt without compromising speed or security. Read our key takeaways from the talk.

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  Merchant Onboarding: Frequently Asked Questions

  

  By LegitScript Folks

  on May 12, 2025

  Learn key insights on merchant onboarding: KYB, risk checks, AI automation, MCC accuracy, and best practices to streamline and stay compliant.

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  Tainted Nutraceuticals: Hidden Ingredients, Real Risks

  

  By Erin Feebeck

  on April 09, 2025

  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.

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  Is Kava Legal and Safe? What Merchants and Payment Providers Should Know

  

  By Justin Ridderbos

  on April 01, 2025

  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.

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  Inside the Minds of Serial Transaction Launderers: How They Evade Detection and What You Can Do About It

  

  By LegitScript Folks

  on March 27, 2025

  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.

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  Building Consumer Trust: Essential Compliance, Marketing, and Safety Measures for Medical Spas

  

  By LegitScript Folks

  on March 25, 2025

  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.

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  Telemedicine Compliance: Key Considerations for Payment Service Providers

  

  By LegitScript Folks

  on March 11, 2025

  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.

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  Navigating LegitScript Certification for Weight Loss Medications: Common Inquiries and Answers

  

  By LegitScript Folks

  on February 25, 2025

  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.