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Retailers seek protection from deceitful behavior
“What a terrible name!” exclaims Monica Eaton-Cardone, ticking off a list of online credit card and debit card fraud incidents. “With ...

Choosing the Right Fraud Protection – a Guide for Buyers
There are many fraud protection services in the market. ClearSale’s Buyer’s Guide helps merchants understand the benefits and drawbacks of ...

Preferred Warfare: Cyberattacks Are Cheaper and More Effective Than Ever
As cyberattacks increase in frequency, their execution cost is decreasing and their effectiveness is skyrocketing. Here's why.

How Retailers Can Prevent & Fight Debit Card Chargebacks
While debit card chargebacks are uncommon, they can still be a threat to merchants. Here's how you can prevent and fight Debit Card ...

4 Reasons Retailers Should Consider Using Authorization Holds
Authorization holds can help guarantee e-commerce merchants get paid. Here are 4 other ways they can help your business.

Why Fraud Can Categorize You as High Risk and How to Avoid it
The main concern for most business owners is how to best process credit card payments in a way that includes low rates and top notch ...

Affiliate Fraud: The Dirty Secret of Affiliate Marketing
While affiliate marketing can drive traffic and increase sales, it can also attract fraudsters. Here’s what online merchants must know.

What Causes Debit Card Chargebacks?
Debit card transactions pose a big chargeback risk for merchants. Here the top 6 reasons debit card customers may file a dispute.

5 Ways Retailers Can Reduce Debit Card Chargebacks
Debit card chargebacks hit fast and hurt. Learn 5 ways retailers can reduce them with refunds, clear policies, and better customer service.
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What Chatbots Can (And Can’t Do) To Improve Your Ecommerce Store
There’s a lot of confusion and misinformation swirling around the ever-encroaching wave of business automation. Depending on whom you ask, ...

5 Mistakes Merchants Make When Disputing Chargebacks
Merchants win ~45% of chargebacks they formally dispute. Avoid the 5 process mistakes (missed deadlines, wrong evidence, unclear policies) ...

World Password Day: Password Tips for Reducing E-Commerce Fraud
World Password Day reminds us that bad passwords are still a problem. Here’s how e-commerce merchants can encourage better password ...
