By David Khalaf
on April 21, 2022
Get Your Copy of the Guide In this second edition of our popular guide, learn about recent high-risk trends with card-not-present transactions that are likely to lead to expensive card brand fines.You will also see real-life examples and find additional resources to help answer common questions about these trends and how to navigate them. Our…
on April 05, 2022
Do you know your nondelivery scheme from your exit scam? The past year has seen an unprecedented amount of fraud and scams online — and we want to quiz you about it! In this fun, free webinar, play along live with a LegitScript panel as we quiz you on the latest news regarding fraud and scams. Register now.
on November 11, 2021
Veterans Day is a popular time for businesses to advertise to the military, including merchants offering predatory services. For this reason, it's important for payment service providers to scrutinize merchants offering help with official services to ensure they aren't taking advantage of customers. For example, some merchants offer to help retired military members process form…
on November 03, 2021
Like legitimate businesses, criminal operations employ sophisticated supply chain operations to get their goods into the hands of consumers. This can include sourcing of materials, manufacturing or authentication of goods, marketing to potential customers, processing payments, and shipping to buyers. Unlike legitimate businesses, however, illicit operations often employ subterfuge and illicit pathways to avoid scrutiny from law enforcement, internet platforms, and payments companies.
By Spencer Eide
on October 29, 2021
Get Your Copy of the Guide Learn about recent high-risk trends with card-not-present transactions that are likely to lead to expensive card brand fines. You will also see real-life examples and find additional resources to help answer common questions about these trends and how to navigate them. Our 33-page High-risk Trends Guide explores some of…
Get Your Copy of the Guide Typosquatting is a deceptive tactic typically intended to trick internet users into visiting websites they believe are operated by a trusted entity. Instead, the websites may attempt to steal a user's information, sell counterfeit products or services, or engage in other forms of illicit activity that can harm consumers…
Bogus Cures, Dangerous Drugs, Donation Scams, Transaction Laundering, and More Get all the important details. The illicit activity related to COVID-19 is further exacerbating the pandemic. Some consumers are being duped into purchasing equipment that is ineffective at preventing the disease; others are being tricked into believing they are immune or cured. These criminals are…
Get Your Copy of the Guide Although the methods of cybercrime can change, many illicit offerings remain popular year after year. For this reason, many high-risk trends emerge annually as a result of weather, holidays, special events, and other recurring incidents. In this guide, LegitScript looks at seasonal high-risk trends in card-not-present transactions that all…
Download Your Copy of the Report Website hijacking is a serious problem, and it can affect anyone. Payment providers, e-commerce merchants, and webmasters should keep an eye on illicit website operators using "black hat" search engine optimization and similar unethical tactics, such as spreading web spam or redirecting unsuspecting users to illicit websites. These techniques not only…
Get Your Copy of the Introduction Merchants involved with no-value-added services generally offer to facilitate government applications or other services that consumers could easily complete on their own for free through official government channels. LegitScript has seen an increase in no-value-added services, ranging from phony drivers license renewals and travel authorizations to fraudulent immigration services. Our…