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Top 5 Fraud Trends Affecting High-Risk Merchants in 2025

As we navigate through 2025, high-risk merchants face a rapidly evolving fraud landscape. From AI-driven scams to rising chargeback rates, the challenges are growing more complex and costly. In 2024 alone, businesses lost $8.9 billion to chargebacks, a figure projected to rise as fraud tactics become more sophisticated. For e-commerce merchants

28 April 2025 /payments /regulation Transaction Fraud Systems and Analysis

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Visa's New VAMP Program Raises the Bar for Merchants: Here's What You Need to Do to Stay Compliant

With Visa's VAMP program introducing stricter compliance measures, are you prepared to navigate these changes and safeguard your business? Introduction to VAMP Visa's Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) is designed to uphold the integrity of the payment ecosystem by consolidating risk monitoring efforts. Effective April 1, 2025, VAMP will integrate...

02 April 2025 /payments /regulation Transaction Fraud Systems and Analysis

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List of MCC Codes and Risk Levels — Retail, E-Commerce, Travel, Gambling, Crypto, and More

Why MCC Classifications Matter Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) are four-digit numeric codes assigned by credit card networks, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. These codes classify businesses based on the products or services they provide. Understanding your MCC code is essential because it directly affects: 1. Payment Proc...

14 March 2025 /payments /regulation The Payments Business

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The Ultimate Guide to Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) and Why They Matter

What Are Merchant Category Codes (MCCs)? Why MCC Codes Matter for Merchants & Banks How MCC Codes Impact Businesses Chargeback Risk by MCC Code Processing Fees & Payment Restrictions Payment Approvals & Restrictions How to Optimize Your MCC Code & Reduce Risk The Importance of Managing Your MCC Correctly What Are Merchant Category...

10 March 2025 /payments /startups E-commerce

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Empowering Medium and High-Risk Enterprises: Essential Tools to Combat Fraud and Chargebacks in 2025

In 2025, medium and high-risk enterprises, especially those newly established, face escalating challenges in fraud prevention and chargeback management. The sophistication of fraudulent activities necessitates a comprehensive understanding of available tools and strategies to safeguard business interests. Understanding the 2025 Fraud Landscape

19 February 2025 /ai /payments Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services

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Fraud and Chargeback Trends to Watch in 2025

Fraud and Chargeback Trends to Watch in 2025 As we navigate through 2025, the landscape of fraud and chargebacks continues to evolve, presenting new challenges for businesses and consumers alike. Staying informed about these emerging trends is crucial for implementing effective prevention and mitigation strategies. 1. Surge in AI-Driven Fraud The ...

14 February 2025 /payments /crime Transaction Fraud Systems and Analysis

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