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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).

The FDA approved the drug semaglutide for those suffering from obesity, diabetes, and other weight-related illnesses. Since its approval, semaglutide has faced worldwide popularity — resulting in supply shortages.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently warned the public about online sales of Apetamin — an unapproved drug produced internationally and sold worldwide. Read more to understand why this drug is potentially harmful to consumers.

LegitScript vets CBD manufacturer’s products for accurate and transparent labeling in line with regulatory bodies like the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read further to understand what LegitScript’s CBD Certification does to protect consumers.

LegitScript’s Associate General Counsel, Gerard Olson, dives deep into the regulatory landscape of vaping and tobacco in our Deep Dive Webinar Series. Read this recap of the webinar to understand who regulates tobacco and vaping products, and what it takes to get a tobacco product to market. Then, watch the full webinar at the button below.

The payments space is competitive, with new payment facilitators and ISOs entering the fray every year. Rather than merely capturing new merchants or peeling ones away from competitors, many payments companies are looking at new markets to help build revenue in ways that are conscientious and compliant. Keep reading to learn about rapidly growing industries to consider.