Blog Articles
What Is Reputational Risk and Why Does It Matter?
April 13, 2023
Let’s explore how reputational risk impacts the relationships payment facilitators, ISOs, and acquiring banks have in the payments industry.
FTC Proposes New “Click to Cancel” Rule for Negative Option
April 13, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new easy-cancellation rule that would make it simpler for consumers to discontinue recurring subscriptions. Read more to understand how the rule is another step in the FTC’s efforts to protect consumers from deceptive practices. Then, download our comprehensive guide to negative option billing.
Why Mitigating Risk Includes Meeting PCI DSS Compliance Requirements
April 12, 2023
There are many elements to compliance for a payments company, one of which is Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). Read more to understand why PCI DSS is an important card brand requirement for reducing fraud, and what PCI DSS compliance requirements are.
Everything You Need To Know About High-Risk Industries
April 12, 2023
Payment service providers looking to grow their business may explore a variety of industries, but some pose more challenges than others. Read more to understand what a high-risk industry is, what is required to obtain a merchant account in a high-risk industry, and how to help keep your ecosystems safe.
Money Laundering Vs. Transaction Laundering — What You Need to Know
April 12, 2023
Among fraudulent practices in payment processing, one of the most challenging is a deceptive tactic called transaction laundering, which is different from traditional money laundering. Keep reading to learn about money laundering vs. transaction laundering.
Read These Top Four Tips to Avoid Consumer Scams in 2023
April 4, 2023
A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report states the amount of money US consumers lost in 2022 to scams — and it’s in the billions of dollars.
Proposed Changes to the Ryan Haight Act Could Inspire A New Era in Telehealth
March 27, 2023
Before 2020, when the pandemic limited access to in-person healthcare, telehealth was growing only incrementally and some well-meaning laws made it difficult to access certain medications. Now, newly proposed federal rules take into account how society has changed in a post-COVID world, and how it’s impacted the prescribing of controlled substances online. Read more to understand what new rules the DEA is proposing, and their potential to permanently change the telemedicine landscape.
Delta-8 THC Is Available Everywhere — But Is It Legal?
March 22, 2023
LegitScript is here to shine a light on one of the most noteworthy cannabinoids currently marketed online — delta-8 THC. Read this expanded-on excerpt from Top 10 High-risk Trends That Put You at Risk of BRAM and GBPP Fines to understand what delta-8 THC is, and why you should watch out for it.
LegitScript Reports Illicit Websites’ Domain Names to Registrars — Here’s Why
March 15, 2023
LegitScript’s Domain Name Enforcement program reports illicit websites’ domain names to their associated registrars. Read more to understand what a domain registrar is, and how we report domain names.
We Took A Deep Dive into Cannabis, Marijuana, and CBD — Here’s What We Found
March 10, 2023
LegitScript’s Associate General Counsel, Gerard Olson, takes a deep dive into the regulatory landscape of cannabis, marijuana, and CBD. Read more to understand the regulatory landscape of these products, recent stances the FDA has taken, and what problematic products we’re finding online.
Key Takeaways: High-Risk Trends From January to December
March 6, 2023
Bad actors may change their methodologies as technology evolves, but the same offerings emerge year after year. In this recap of LegitScript’s recent webinar, we identify and track seasonal high-risk trends in payment processing and on e-commerce platforms to help you anticipate them. Read more to understand what these trends are and how to grow your business more confidently.
Cosmetics Laws Were Updated for the First Time Since 1938 — Here’s What You Need to Know
February 21, 2023
On December 29, 2022, Congress passed major reforms to cosmetics laws that go into effect in 2023. Read this blog post to understand the changes, and download our Cosmetics Introduction to better understand the legal differences between cosmetics and drugs.
3 Things to Know About LegitScript’s Deep Dive Webinar Series
February 13, 2023
These three (and free) one-hour webinars take a deep dive into the regulatory landscape of rapidly evolving high-risk industries. Are you a professional in payments risk & compliance or internet trust & safety? Read more to understand why you should register.
What Are the Implications of the FDA’s Updated Rules on Abortion Drugs?
February 6, 2023
The FDA recently updated its rules to remove the in-person dispensing requirement for a well-known abortion drug. Read this blog post to understand how rule changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the FDAs decision, what modifications were made, and how healthcare providers that are LegitScript-certified can stay abreast of trends and maintain compliance.
Online Risk and Compliance Day Session Four Recap: Payments Professionals Are Not Just Payments Professionals
January 30, 2023
In this fourth and final session from Online Risk and Compliance Day we hear from the leading banks about what it takes to thrive in an ever-changing industry — all in the shadow of a global pandemic.