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betting bots
March 23, 2023

What the online gaming and gambling industry needs to know about betting bots

Betting bots are programmed to scrape gaming and gambling sites in order to find new opportunities before the odds change. Find out if betting bots are legal, how they work, and how you can protect your business with bot detection.

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betting bots
March 23, 2023

What the online gaming and gambling industry needs to know about betting bots

Betting bots are programmed to scrape gaming and gambling sites in order to find new opportunities before the odds change. Find out if betting bots are legal, how they work, and how you can protect your business with bot detection.

letterboxing
March 21, 2023

What is letterboxing, and can it prevent browser fingerprinting?

Letterboxing forces your browser window dimensions to multiples of 100 or 50 pixels and fills the extra space with gray bars on the sides of the page. Learn how letterboxing works and if letterboxing can truly prevent browser fingerprinting.

online advertisment fraud
March 16, 2023

How to prevent advertising fraud

Any botnet or automated activity using fraudulent clicks, referrals, malicious redirects, or malware installations is considered advertising fraud. Learn how you can prevent advertising fraud and boost your return on ad spend (ROAS).

online insurance fraud
March 10, 2023

Online insurance fraud: types, techniques, prevention

Cyber-criminals engage in online insurance fraud by submitting applications with fabricated data or creating multiple accounts to "double dip" on fraudulent claims. Learn more about online insurance fraud and what you can do to prevent it.

online travel fraud
March 9, 2023

Online Travel Fraud – Types, Detection, and Prevention

Learn about the different types of online travel fraud including payment fraud, chargeback fraud, account takeover, and identity theft, and how to detect and prevent them in this comprehensive blog post.

Fingerprint 2023 team photo
March 8, 2023

Fingerprint crosses 1 billion API calls and triples revenue and users, all in just one year

We’re excited to share our exponential growth in FY23, including tripling our revenue and crossing 1B monthly API calls. We share those milestones and more.

gift card fraud
March 3, 2023

How online businesses can prevent gift card fraud

Gift card fraud involves the use of gift cards for illegitimate purchases. Learn why hackers prefer gift cards for fraud and what you can do to safeguard your business.

Online marketplace fraud
February 28, 2023

Online marketplace fraud: how to protect your business and users

Online marketplace fraud is when unethical buyers or sellers try to make an illicit profit through fraudulent activity. Learn about common types of marketplace scams and how you can protect your users from online marketplace fraud.

Bank drop fraud
February 24, 2023

What you need to know about bank drop scams

Criminals use bank drops to deposit and move money obtained illegally. Learn about bank drops, how they work, and how banks can use digital identity platforms to stay ahead of fraudsters and protect their customers' financial well-being.

Merchant Risk Council 2023
February 23, 2023

Meet the Fingerprint team at Merchant Risk Council 2023

Book a meeting with Fingerprint at Merchant Risk Council 2023 in Las Vegas March 6-9 to learn how we can future-proof your fraud strategy and reduce friction for a seamless customer journey.

return fraud illustration
February 16, 2023

6 ways to prevent eCommerce return fraud

Return fraud is when a customer takes advantage of a return policy to return an item they never bought or one that has been used or tampered with. This article examines the different types of return fraud and suggests six strategies eCommerce businesses can use to protect themselves.

online auction fraud image
February 13, 2023

How to avoid online auction fraud

Online auction fraud is a type of online crime where scammers attempt to steal goods and money from unsuspecting victims. By creating fake accounts, scammers bid on items they never intend to pay for and often use stolen credit cards or fraudulent payment methods. Victims may also be targeted through phishing scams. Stay informed about online auction fraud and protect yourself from becoming a victim.

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