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Fraud prevention for e-commerce: where to start

4 September 2026 · 6 min read

A layered approach that stops fraudsters without blocking your good customers.

Know the common patterns

Card testing, account takeover and friendly fraud are the most frequent threats for online stores.

Layer your defences

Combine velocity rules, device signals, address checks and 3-D Secure rather than relying on a single tool.

Balance risk and conversion

Over-blocking hurts too. Review declined orders regularly to make sure good customers aren't caught.

Accept cards and wallets with Finoptiq

Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay through one integration.

Talk to sales

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