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Mitigating risk as a seller: How to spot unusual buyer activity

Fraud can cost a business time and money - that’s why it pays to be vigilant of unusual account activity, where fraud could be lurking. Especially during the holidays. Here are some telltale signs of unusual buyer activity that may suggest fraudulent intent. If you see any of the 13 indicators below, you may need to take a closer look. And if you haven’t already, make sure to look at the six best practices to help prevent fraudulent payments from even taking place.

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6 steps to help prevent fraudulent payments

You might think your ecommerce website is too small to be of interest to online criminals. Sadly, you'd be wrong. The Federation of Small Business reports that smaller businesses in England and Wales suffer a total of 3.9 million cybercrimes each year, at an average cost of £972 per incident.^*

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Five ecommerce fraud trends to stay on top of right now

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How to resolve payment on hold or unavailable funds

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What small businesses need to know about GDPR

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How to evaluate business analytics data and seasonal performance

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Understanding disputes

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Your playbook for successful seasonal sales

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A guide to dispute resolution and dispute management

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What is a chargeback, and why do they matter for merchants?

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What are payment reversals and how to avoid them

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How PayPal claims work: Why they occur, and how to respond to them

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How to help protect your business from phishing and spoofing

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9 Oct 2023Article

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What is risk management: all you need to know for your business

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9 Oct 2023Article

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Overcapture requirements (PSD2)

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31 Jul 2024Article

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PayPal account limitations: What are they and how to avoid them

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10 Oct 2023Article

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