What is chargeback fraud?

Chargeback fraud, otherwise known as friendly fraud, occurs when a cardholder contacts the issuer (rather than the merchant) to dispute a legitimate charge in order to obtain a refund while still keeping the item(s). A cardholder might claim he or she never ordered the item, or that the item in question was never delivered. Whatever […]

Verifi May Payment Tips | Quick Fix: How to Stop Chargeback Fraud Before It Stops You

#PaymentsTips Each month, we’ll help you navigate the emerging trends and forecasts for card-not-present (CNP) merchants with (what we think) are the best pieces of advice from Verifi and across the web. We promise to keep this newsletter short and sweet so let’s get started! Q> Omni-channel brings lots of opportunity…and lots of risk. How […]

Tips on Fighting Friendly Chargeback Fraud

Need advice for friendly chargeback fraud protection? Financial Web suggests including requiring signatures, using verification codes, making customer service easily accessible, sending banks clear billing descriptors, sharing blacklist databases and implementing an easy return policy. Merchants should not, however, include so many before-purchase security measures that customers become frustrated.  Solutions that are as effective if […]

Catch Chargeback Fraud Post-sale Using Chargeback Notification Protocols

Frank Stornello, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Verifi Inc., recommends using a chargeback notification protocol designed to catch direct response chargeback fraud post-sale. Although online customers value security, front-end security measures frustrate them. Having to input too many details in order to purchase may cost more in lost sales than the cost of fraud. […]

A comprehensive strategy for preventing and fighting increased chargeback fraud

Chargeback fraud sure to rise as we move into the busy shopping season and afterward; however, merchants should not forget about other threats lurking online. CNP fraud is on the rise and fraudsters are not being shy about using emerging technology and sales channels as their new stomping ground. Other helpful considerations on dealing with increased chargeback fraud, fraud […]

Change Is on the Horizon – 2019 Updates to Visa Fraud and Chargeback Programs

2018 was the “Year of Change,” with more payment brand updates than we’ve seen in quite some time. From Visa Claims Resolution (VCR) and Visa Merchant Purchase Inquiry (VMPI), to 3D Secure 2.0 and MasterCard Dispute Resolution Initiative, the focus to reduce fraudulent and disputed transactions continues to evolve at a rapid pace. As the most […]

Verifi Partners with Nodaway Valley Bank to Combat Chargebacks, Mitigate Credit Card Fraud

Verifi’s Expansion Reaches a Broad Scope of Issuing Banks of All Sizes in the Banking Market Los Angeles – August 2, 2017 – Verifi, Inc., a leading provider of payment and risk management solutions for card-not-present (CNP) merchants, today announced that they have partnered with Missouri-based Nodaway Valley Bank to combat fraud and mitigate chargebacks […]

Konnektive Partners with Verifi to Combat Fraud and Prevent Chargebacks

Integration of Cardholder Dispute Resolution Network (CDRN) to Help Protect Konnective Merchants’ E-commerce Transactions Los Angeles – July 18, 2017 – Verifi, Inc., a leading provider of payment and risk management solutions for card-not-present (CNP) merchants, announced that Konnektive CRM has completed an API integration of its award-winning Cardholder Dispute Resolution Network (CDRN) solution, enabling merchants […]

Balance front-end and back-end fraud protection for total chargeback protection

When thinking about total chargeback protection, pre-sale fraud prevention tools are important – and essential. But even with increased risks and vulnerabilities during the holidays , merchants should take care not to overreact when it comes to boosting front-end protection. Too much pre-sales fraud prevention can quickly translate to reduced conversions –  no one wants to […]