Fraud Trends
As ACH payment becomes more available, it gives fraudsters a route to move funds from compromised bank accounts, a risk that digital platforms may not recognize as fraud until it is too late. Through dark web intelligence and internal transaction data, Riskified analysts observed fraudsters discussing compromised bank accounts, ACH-accepting platforms, and ways to cash … Continued
Riskified’s most recent analysis of the travel fraud landscape underscores its evolution beyond stolen-card transactions. One threat that has emerged over the past few years is triangulation fraud, a scheme that can leave travelers with a legitimate-looking reservation while shifting the financial risk to the airline, hotel or other travel provider. It’s just one of … Continued
Across the dark web, scammers are turning up the volume on travel fraud. Riskified analysts have seen increased activity and attention, along with refined, sophisticated tactics merchants need to watch. You’ll find all the details in Riskified’s latest Risk Rundown, “Booking scams are taking off.” Drawing on exclusive data from our global network of travel … Continued
ACH's low fees and broad coverage make it an attractive target: the same economics that benefit legitimate merchants also appeal to fraudsters looking to exploit the settlement lag.
Return abuse looks different depending on where your customers are. That’s one central finding from Riskified’s 2026 report, Rewriting the rules on returns, and it has direct consequences for how fraud and ecommerce teams set policy, calibrate models, and communicate with customers. The report surveyed 2,091 consumers across seven markets and interviewed ten senior retail … Continued
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds across North America, one of the tournament’s biggest viral stars isn’t a player—it’s Freddy, a German fan whose trip across North America has captivated millions online. Spanning flights and hotels, sporting events, restaurants, attractions, and rideshares, Freddy’s journey offers some useful lessons for ticketing and travel merchants. It … Continued
As with most industries, AI is changing a lot about ecommerce — including how some consumers handle returns. That’s one of the more striking findings from Riskified’s 2026 report, “Rewriting the rules on returns,” which surveyed 2,091 consumers across seven markets and interviewed ten senior retail leaders at brands with revenues between $250 million and … Continued
Commonly known across the world as Chinese New Year, the 2026 Spring Festival ushers in the year of the Horse and with it, an unbridled surge in shopping and economic activity. But as consumer spending rises, so do the methods of those looking to exploit the holiday rush. How can ecommerce businesses protect themselves and … Continued
Is it romance, or is it risky business? For retailers, the Valentine’s Day rush brings a specific challenge: differentiating between a love-struck procrastinator and a fraudster capitalizing on the chaos. Last-minute spending and unfamiliar customer profiles elevate risk for brands eager to capture this revenue opportunity. And where there’s opportunity, fraud follows. Fraud loves a … Continued
