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What is credit card skimming?
Credit card skimming is one of the most damaging forms of card-based fraud. Whether used on an ATM or on a point-of-sale (POS) terminal, the basic con is the same:…
How to detect in-store credit card fraud
With data security breaches in the news all the time, consumers and merchants alike are highly anxious about credit card fraud and identity theft. Retailers are taking steps to tighten…
What is the difference between a chargeback and a refund – and how to avoid them
In the retail world, chargeback and refund are two terms often used interchangeably to describe situations in which dissatisfied customers want to reverse purchases and get their money back. As a merchant,…
How to detect and prevent Account Takeover (ATO) fraud
As more businesses move their operations online, customers are increasingly required to log in with their usernames and passwords to do everything from browsing to shopping to managing their accounts. …
How secure are NFC payments?
Short for “near field communication,” NFC allows devices in close proximity to wirelessly transfer data back and forth. The technology is very similar to Bluetooth®, but NFC uses far less…
Pros and cons of using a credit card when traveling abroad
When traveling abroad, cash is definitely a viable option. Almost every merchant on the planet accepts local currencies for standard transactions. However, it’s a mistake to finance your entire trip with…
How soon until wallets and cash are a thing of the past?
Roughly 30 percent of Americans don’t carry any type of cash at all, and 76 percent of shoppers that do carry cash keep less than $50 in their wallets, with nearly half…
Entering your zip code helps prevent credit card fraud
Have you ever used your credit card at a retail store and had the clerk ask for your ZIP code? This happens at the gas station, too. When you pay…
4 different types of mobile payment systems
Mobile phones no longer function exclusively as communication devices. From alarm clocks to GPS tools to exercise apps, we’ve grown to rely on our smartphones for everything under the sun.…
6 tips to speed up checkout with faster credit card processing
As convenient as credit card processing is, bottlenecks still exist. Long lines may mean fewer sales per hour Monthly invoicing can become manual for both you and your customer Online…
