Blog Articles
LegitScript’s Second Addiction Treatment Advisory Committee Meeting
December 17, 2024
The committee reconvened to address evolving challenges and opportunities in the addiction treatment space.
Why Nicotine Pouches Are Drawing So Much Scrutiny
December 2, 2024
by David Khalaf
Understand why the FDA is cracking down on certain nicotine pouches and learn what to watch out for.
Why You Should Apply for LegitScript Certification
November 19, 2024
LegitScript is the industry-leading certification provider for Addiction Treatment, Healthcare, and CBD certification.
What Are Merchant Category Codes (MCCs)?
November 13, 2024
In this article, we’ll explore the role of MCCs in the larger payments ecosystem, and provide a comprehensive list of high-risk MCCs.
LegitScript Supports International Fraud Awareness Week
November 12, 2024
LegitScript joins the global effort to spread awareness surrounding the detection and prevention of fraud.
AI Abuse Among the Top Payments Risks for 2025
October 17, 2024
LegitScript’s rankings of the top high-risk trends in payments and e-commerce are based on its work monitoring merchants and sellers.
Understanding the Coded Terminology of Counterfeit Goods in E-commerce
October 10, 2024
by Tiger Smith
Illicit counterfeit sales are a multi-trillion-dollar scourge on the global marketplace — and hiding in plain sight.
What You Need to Know About The Australian Government’s Scams Prevention Framework
October 7, 2024
The Treasury released an exposure draft of the bill — let’s explore the reforms and consumer protections they plan to implement.
How a Third-party Merchant Risk Monitoring Solution Can Help
October 2, 2024
Explore how our solutions help extend internal teams’ bandwidth by flagging merchants in your downstream merchant portfolios.
Acquiring and Sponsor Banks, Payfacs, and ISOs All Share Similar Challenges
September 18, 2024
We delve into the defining characteristics of the parties responsible for the various types of fraud and/or merchant risk.
The National Recovery Month Spotlight: Key Healthcare
September 3, 2024
This September, LegitScript is joining with our partners and community in celebration of National Recovery Month.
How to Determine If a CBD Product Is Compliant
August 28, 2024
Ensure your CBD products are compliant and demonstrate trustworthiness to consumers — with LegitScript.
Banks, Payfacs, and ISOs Need to Know These Three Principles for Online Pharmacies
August 19, 2024
Counterfeit or otherwise unsafe or ineffective drugs pose innumerable risks that compound when they’re sold by illicit online pharmacies.
Navigating CBD Regulations in the US: Key Takeaways from Our Webinar
July 30, 2024
The regulatory landscape for CBD products in the United States is complex and ever-evolving. In a recent webinar hosted by LegitScript, industry experts provided a comprehensive overview of both federal and state regulations impacting CBD sellers, manufacturers, and their partners. Read the key takeaways to help you navigate this intricate legal framework, then watch the…
GLP-1 Shortage Prompts Surge of Risky Weight Loss Supplements
July 22, 2024
by Andrea Baker
Despite the high demand for GLP-1 drugs, the cost of these medications is prohibitively expensive for many people. As a result, a slew of merchants are entering the market offering alternative products such as supplements and other healthcare products for weight loss, many of which pose serious health threats to consumers. Weight loss supplements are…