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Carding Fraud Prevention for Retail Businesses
Ecommerce / Account Takeover

175% Increase in Card Testing Attacks: Why Retailers Must Prepare for Carding Fraud

Carding fraud is becoming faster and more automated, making it harder for retailers to separate legitimate shoppers from coordinated fraud attempts.

2 Oct, 2026

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Stopping SIM Swap Scams: A Retailer’s Guide to Preventing Fraud
SIM Swap Scams Surge: Why Retailers Must Act Now
  • Last Update On Feb 6, 2026
  • Danielle Dixon
How Retailers Can Quickly Spot and Prevent Brushing Scams
Brushing Scam Attacks: How Retailers Can Detect and Stop Them
  • Last Update On Jan 20, 2026
  • Danielle Dixon
How Retailers Can Detect and Prevent Pay-for-Shipping Scams
Pay-for-Shipping Scams: What Retailers Need to Know Now
  • Last Update On Jan 12, 2026
  • Danielle Dixon

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