The 101: Fraud – Account Take Over (ATO)
As a merchant there is usually no worse experience than an Account Take Over. These fraud actors can have a few different motives that vary from needing a facility to…
The 101: Fraud – Good Merchant Gone Bad (GMGB)
Some merchants may classify this behaviour as Credit Risk but there is a clear intent to profit for a event within which the cardholder will be left out of pocket.…
Red Flags of ICOs: What to Watch Out for When You Invest in an ICO
Understanding ICOs An ICO is a fundraising mechanism in which new projects sell their underlying crypto tokens in exchange for capital. Think of it as a crowdfunding campaign, but instead…
Four Steps for Investigating meme coins before Investing in them
The cryptocurrency industry has roared back to life, entering a new bull market phase with unprecedented momentum, transforming skeptics into believers overnight. However, if you are planning to invest in…
What is MasterCard MATCH?
The Mastercard MATCH list, also known as the Member Alert to Control High-Risk Merchants, is a database maintained by Mastercard. It contains information about merchants and their principal owners who…
What is VMAS?
The Visa Merchant Alert Service (VMAS) is a specialized fraud prevention tool provided by Visa to help financial institutions, acquirers, and merchants reduce their exposure to fraud. VMAS is designed…