by Ashley P | Feb 22, 2019 | Payment Processing
In just a few months, Amazon will celebrate its 25th birthday. As the grandfather of ecommerce, it’s a momentous occasion. In reflecting how far ecommerce has come, it’s also a time to look at where it’s headed in 2019 and beyond. We explore some of the top trends to...
by Ashley P | Feb 12, 2019 | High Risk
Industry-leading wedding brand The Knot recently found that nearly 20% of brides met their future spouses online in 2017. This was compared to meeting through friends (17%), college (15%), and work (12%). With the prevalence of social media, singles are much more...
by Ashley P | Dec 10, 2018 | Fraud Prevention
Friendly fraud is a top offender during the holidays, where consumers claim they did not receive an item that they legitimately purchased. Friendly fraud can be intentional and accidental. With intentional friendly fraud, a customer intentionally lies about not...
by Ashley P | Oct 25, 2018 | High Risk
The Supreme Court’s decision on Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association in May of 2018 changed the sports betting landscape forever. The Supreme Court ruled that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 was unconstitutional, clearing the...
by Ashley P | Oct 18, 2018 | High Risk
While online dating continues to attract controversial debate, numbers don’t lie. According to a survey of over 14,000 individuals, 19% of brides report meeting their partners online. It’s a substantial number considering it outranks more traditional modes of meeting:...