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trading - Each year, retailers are cost more than two billion dollars by Internet fraud and that number steadily increases as well as fraud continues to skyrocket. Here are ten preventative measures that online merchants who take payments that are international can try help minimize credit card fraud on their website.

1.Phone the Credit Card Business - for those who have to confirm some details on the order or have any suspicions regarding the order, call the issuing bank card company to verify the card being used or isn't stolen.

2. When in Doubt, Request More Info - In The Event you find an order that seems questionable or the advice provided just isn't adding up, request more information from the customer. Telephone them on the phone to have them confirm their contact information or request to have them fax or email a copy of photograph I.D.

3. Examine the IP Address - An IP address can reveal the exact geographical location of the computer that a purchase is made. Check the IP address against the bill address given by means of an order.

4. Keep Clear of High Risk Countries - In the world of e-commerce, certain nations are known as "high risk" states because a high rate of online fraud originates from them. Such countries include Malaysia, Nigeria, Russia, and Turkey, just to name some. Check international orders to see whether they originate from a high risk state.

5.Mail Simply To Physical Addresses - they still have to accumulate the merchandise they order, While on-line fraudsters want to stay untraceable. Later, they may use public P.O. boxes or boat-forwarding services, which allows the receiver to remain anonymous.

6. Need Phone Numbers - Demand phone numbers with every order and call to affirm they're valid. Make sure that the area code of the phone number is found within the zip code given.

7. If your customer supplies such an email address, check other variables such as the client 's phone number and billing and shipping addresses to determine if the order could be fraudulent.