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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.

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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 is a bank drop? How they work and how banks can prevent bank drop fraud

Learn what a bank drop is, how it works, how fraudsters steal personal information, and its effect on banks and customers. Find out how banks can take preventive measures such as KYC compliance, two-factor authentication (2FA), and device intelligence.

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.

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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.

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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.

business security image
February 7, 2023

Why are VPNs ineffective against browser fingerprinting?

Learn how you can protect your business from fraudsters hiding behind VPNs with browser fingerprinting. Get an overview of virtual private networks, why it is ineffective against fingerprinting, and ways to safeguard your business.

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February 3, 2023

Meet the Fingerprint team at DeveloperWeek 2023

Meet Fingerprint at booth #304 at DeveloperWeek in Oakland, California on February 16th & 17th to hear how Fingerprint identifies anonymous users and prevents fraud with high accuracy device identification.

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February 1, 2023

How to improve your marketing attribution strategy with device identification

Return on ad spend (RAOS) is a common method of determining marketing campaign performance. There’s several marketing attribution methods including first-touch, last-touch, and multi-touch attribution. We discuss the benefits and downsides of each including why device identification can help bridge the marketing attribution gap.