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The increasing volume of products sold and ever-changing regulations push platforms to consider the differences between these two solutions.

It’s challenging for platforms to effectively monitor and control problematic advertisements, but not doing so can damage your brand and harm your users.

We’re often asked what the difference is between transaction monitoring and merchant monitoring — aren’t they the same thing?

The benchmarking report highlights several key takeaways that provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of payments risk and compliance.

Understand how to combat IP infringement, safeguard your brand, and create a secure online environment for consumers.

As the payments landscape evolves toward faster and more seamless onboarding, businesses are faced with an increasing need to integrate better risk and compliance solutions throughout the lifecycle of their merchants. In this post, we explore what risk and compliance solutions are, and delve into the benefits of LegitScript Merchant Monitoring.

In service of LegitScript’s mission of furthering safety and transparency for the commercial internet, we join the recovery community in celebrating Recovery Month this September. Read further to understand the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind LegitScript’s support. Then, apply for our Addiction Treatment Certification during National Recovery Month and save $2,500.

LegitScript analysts uncovered the problematic product Amanita muscaria during their monitoring work. Read further to understand why it’s problematic, and how it differs from another more common psychedelic drug.

Medical spas are increasingly popular for the variety of services they offer, but they sometimes violate federal laws established to protect consumers. Read further to understand what a med spa is, and how some spas use unapproved drugs to treat their patients.

Nootropics — when used properly — improve cognitive function. What happens when they’re misused by healthy individuals? Read further to understand what nootropic products are, and what makes them problematic. Then, download our comprehensive Nootropics FAQ.

Synthetic Identity Fraud is a blend of genuine and false data bad actors use to gain unauthorized access to financial services like credit, loans, and merchant accounts. Read further to understand the unintended consequences of automation, randomization of social security numbers, and large-scale data breaches. Then, download our 20-page introductory guide on Synthetic Identity Fraud.

In LegitScript’s most recent webinar, we took a deep dive into the regulatory history and current landscape of online weapons sales. Read further for a snapshot of the political climate surrounding the proposal to implement a new merchant category code (MCC) for firearms. Then, dive into our three-part Deep Dive Webinar Series.

In February 2023, both Turkey and Syria were hit with a massive earthquake — and bad actors capitalized on the flood of donations pouring into the countries. Read further for more details about how charity scams work, and how LegitScript’s monitoring solutions protect companies like yours.

The INFORM Consumers Act goes into effect June 27, 2023, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently sent letters to 50 online marketplaces in preparation. Read further for more information about what the INFORM Consumers Act is and what it means for online marketplaces. Then contact us for more information about how LegitScript can help.

Visa’s compliance program addressing the reputational risk and potential brand damage associated with acquiring merchants in high-risk verticals or industries, the Visa Global Brand Protection Program (GBPP), is being replaced by the Visa Integrity Risk Program (VIRP).