Guides

Problematic products are evolving rapidly, creating new compliance and consumer safety risks for payments companies and online platforms. From unauthorized peptides to emerging illicit substances, knowing what to watch for is essential to avoiding regulatory scrutiny and reputational harm. This guide highlights the top 10 problematic products for 2026 and explains how to recognize and manage these risks.

The Healthcare Certification Step-by-Step Guide explains how to start an account, complete and submit your application, navigate review questions, and manage post-approval and ongoing compliance with LegitScript.

The Healthcare Certification 101 Guide explains what LegitScript Healthcare Merchant Certification is, who is eligible, why it matters for advertising and payments, and what documentation you’ll need before applying.

The Addiction Treatment Certification Step-by-Step Guide walks applicants through creating an account, submitting an application, navigating LegitScript’s review process, and maintaining certification after approval.

The Addiction Treatment Certification 101 Guide explains what LegitScript’s Addiction Treatment Certification is, why it matters, who it’s for, and what documentation and information providers need before starting the certification process.

Peptides are gaining in popularity, but not all are legal or safe. For payments companies and online platforms, it’s critical to recognize the red flags of unapproved peptide sales to protect consumers, stay compliant with regulations, and avoid reputational harm. Read the guide.

Merchant risk management solutions — which ones are right for your company? Compare in-house risk management to third-party solutions and tips for choosing the right provider.

Is your merchant onboarding keeping up with rapidly changes to risk and competition? Learn how to future-proof your onboarding with our guide.

In this updated guide, LegitScript shares new high-risk trends that companies should be aware of to avoid fines and brand damage.

We help telehealth companies learn about payment processing and understand the approach card networks take to healthcare providers.

Understand the rules around the sale of pharmaceuticals online in the US and around the world, then develop policies to stay compliant.

In this handbook, we explore common violative products and categories that LegitScript encounters in its work.