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Tips and tools for smart planning
Drawing on the experience and insights of Visa’s global Managed Risk Analyst team, we've compiled tips to help you protect your business from fraud while delivering a frictionless experience for genuine customers. Read our holiday shopping season guide to learn more.
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On average, businesses earn 19% of their annual revenue during the holiday shopping season.1 So when and how should you prepare to take full advantage of this crucial time of year?
Three ways to protect against fraud
Fraudsters are relentless and many of them quite savvy. However, there are actions you can take to protect your business.
Be proactive
Look at your website and see where you might be vulnerable. What customer verification tools do you have in place now? Don’t ignore suspicious activity.
Use a fraud prevention tool
Authorize.net has a fraud prevention tool with 13 easily configurable filters to help you set minimum transaction thresholds, payment velocity, country limitations, and more.
Set up a simple firewall
Many firewalls come with basic tools for botnet detection, prevention, and removal.
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Stay ahead of the fraudsters
Small and mid-size businesses should be proactive with their fraud management to protect against fraudsters who may regard them as easy targets.
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