GUIDE: Combining verification, biometrics and AI to reduce merchant fraud
As online fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated, retailers are recognising that traditional authentication methods alone are no longer sufficient to protect customers or businesses. Passwords, one-time passcodes and basic security questions remain important, but fraudsters are increasingly using credential stuffing, account takeover techniques, synthetic identities and AI-enabled social engineering to bypass conventional controls… In response, many […]
June 2026 is Digital Identity Verification Month on Briefing – Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on Fraud Prevention Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in June we’ll be focusing on Digital Identity Verification. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you specialise in Digital Identity Verification solutions […]
Combining identity, behaviour and device intelligence to stop fraud (without blocking good customers)
Stolen credentials, synthetic identities, account takeovers and first-party abuse can all look ‘legitimate’ if you rely on a single identity check. At the same time, aggressive controls create friction, false positives and lost revenue… That’s why leading merchants at the Fraud Prevention Summit are moving beyond one-off Know Your Customer (KYC) style verification towards a layered […]
DIGITAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION MONTH: Fighting account takeover and first-party fraud in online retail
For retail teams attending Fraud Prevention Summit, fraud is increasingly defined by two high-impact vectors: account takeover (ATO) and first-party fraud. Both exploit trust: the former by hijacking legitimate customer accounts, the latter by abusing refunds, chargebacks and policy loopholes while appearing ‘authentic’. Traditional controls at checkout alone are no longer sufficient. The most effective […]
How Omnichannel Identity Verification Reduces Risk
For omnichannel retailers, omnichannel identity verification has become a high-stakes balancing act. Fraud losses continue to rise, customer expectations for fast, seamless journeys remain high, and regulatory scrutiny is increasing. The challenge is not just to verify identity, but to do it at scale across channels without increasing fraud, driving up costs or undermining conversion, loyalty and […]
January 2026 is Digital Identity Verification Month on Fraud Prevention Briefing – Make sure your solutions are part of it!
Each month on Fraud Prevention Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in January we’ll be focusing on Digital Identity Verification. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you specialise in Digital Identity Verification solutions […]
How to Choose Retail Identity Verification Solutions
Identity fraud remains one of the most persistent and costly threats in retail and e-commerce. As customer expectations for frictionless experiences grow alongside regulatory pressure and increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics, selecting the right identity verification partner is a critical strategic decision. Retail identity verification solutions help fraud teams strengthen authentication across key customer journeys, from account creation […]
How Layered Verification Improves Merchant Fraud Prevention
The battle against merchant fraud has become more complex, as cybercriminals employ increasingly sophisticated methods to bypass traditional security protocols. Effective merchant fraud prevention now requires a layered approach that combines identity verification, behavioural analysis, device intelligence and transaction monitoring to assess risk throughout the customer journey. In response, retailers and e-commerce platforms are moving beyond passwords […]
June is Digital Identity Verification Month on Fraud Prevention Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Fraud Prevention Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in June we’ll be focusing on Digital Identity Verification Solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you specialise in Digital Identity Verification […]
DIGITAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION MONTH: How to evaluate solutions and pick the best partners
As online transactions grow, so does the sophistication of fraudsters employing tactics like identity theft and synthetic fraud. For senior professionals charged with combatting merchant fraud, sourcing the right digital identity verification suppliers is essential for safeguarding customer trust and business operations. Here’s how delegates at the Fraud Prevention Summit are evaluating and selecting the […]