Managing High-Risk Merchants in Payment Processing

Empower high-risk merchants with real-time fraud detection, AI-driven risk management, and seamless compliance for optimal security.

Are High Fraud Rates and Regulatory Challenges Threatening Your Payment Security?

Enhance your payment security by tackling fraud risks and regulatory challenges, ensuring smooth transactions and compliance globally.

High Fraud Rates in CNP Transactions

Instant authorizations give payment companies no buffer to vet risky online purchases, driving fraud losses and network penalties.

Account Takeovers & Synthetic Identities

Fraudsters bypass legacy KYC, hijack merchant logins, and open fake accounts that move funds before detection.

Chargebacks & Payment Disputes

Rising friendly fraud and promo abuse inflate dispute ratios, threatening acquirer standing and scheme fees.

Regulatory Fragmentation

Global processors juggle PSD2, FATF, FedNow, and local AML rules, risking fines for every jurisdictional slip.

Boost Security Instantly with FraudNet's Cutting-Edge Solutions

FraudNet fortifies payment security, reduces fraud losses, and ensures compliance across all jurisdictions.

Real-Time Transaction Monitoring

Score every payment in <300 ms; block or step-up risky traffic.

Continuous KYB / AML Screening

Auto-screen merchants against sanctions, PEP, and adverse media 24×7.

AI-Native Risk Decisioning

Self-learning models cut false positives while adapting to new fraud.

Integrated Case Management

One dashboard triages alerts, evidence, and chargeback workflows.

Key Capabilities For Payment companies

Millisecond-Level Fraud Blocking

FraudNet instantly analyzes device, behavior, and consortium data to block fraud in milliseconds, safeguarding your revenue without adding checkout friction. Enhance your payment security with seamless integration that prioritizes customer experience while effectively mitigating fraud risks.

Unified Risk & Compliance Workspace

Streamline your investigations and audits with a unified platform that consolidates alerts, documents, and merchant histories. Empower your team to efficiently manage compliance and risk assessments, ensuring seamless operations and quicker resolutions, all from one centralized workspace tailored for payment companies.

Customizable, Globally Compliant Rules

Effortlessly expand into new markets with our customizable templates, designed to align with PSD2, PCI DSS, and regional mandates. Simplify compliance and speed up your market entry, ensuring you meet all regulatory standards with ease and confidence.
Impact & Results

Delivering Results that Matter

We don’t just promise better fraud control—we deliver tangible improvements that protect your business.

97%

Fewer False Positives

Approve more valid transactions confidently.

88%

Fraud Reduction

Experience double-digit reductions in fraud-related chargebacks

60%

Cost Savings

Save time and resources while securing your revenue.

Why FraudNet

Future-Proof Your Fraud & Risk Program

With an integrated platform designed for precision, agility, and impactful results, enabling your team to make smarter decisions, improve operational efficiency, and fuel your business growth.

Customizable & Scalable

No-code rules engine, flexible dashboards, and tailor-made machine learning models that are designed to adapt seamlessly and scale alongside your business.

End-to-End Platform

Unify fraud detection, compliance, and risk management into one powerful solution, saving valuable time and streamlining your operations.

AI Precision You Can Rely On

Reduce false positives, detect and prevent more fraud, and mitigate risk with highly accurate, real-time risk scoring and anomaly detection you can trust.

Real-Time Fraud Intelligence

Leverage advanced analytics, comprehensive reporting, and our Global Anti-Fraud Network to make faster, smarter decisions on the spot.

Testimonials

Real Success From Real Teams

Fraud.net’s flexibility has helped our AfterPay business grow by allowing us to meet our increasingly complex customer and country requirements. Their platform has enabled Arvato to increase our agility and significantly reduce fraud attacks.

Director Risk & Fraud, Arvato

FraudNet's combination of customized machine learning and flexible rules management has been transformative. We've achieved dramatic efficiency gains while maintaining robust fraud protection - a game-changer as we navigate evolving regulatory requirements.

Head of Financial Crime, Countingup

The great usability of Fraud.net is night and day when comparing it to our prior risk prevention platform. Reporting is also faster, more straightforward, and more impactful. With Fraud.net, we can easily visualize and share findings, providing our leadership with a clear understanding of the return-on-investment for our activities in real-time.

Fraud Manager, Global Financial Institution

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FAQs

What is considered a high-risk merchant?

A high-risk merchant is a business that payment processors view as having a higher likelihood of chargebacks, fraud, or financial instability. This can include industries like adult entertainment, travel, gambling, online gaming, and subscription services. Factors such as high transaction volumes, international sales, and poor credit history can also contribute to a business being labeled high-risk.

Why do payment processors charge higher fees for high-risk merchants?

Payment processors charge higher fees for high-risk merchants due to the increased chance of chargebacks and fraud, which pose a greater financial risk to the processor. These additional fees help mitigate potential losses and cover the costs of enhanced monitoring and fraud prevention tools needed to manage high-risk accounts effectively.

How can a high-risk merchant reduce chargebacks?

High-risk merchants can reduce chargebacks by implementing effective fraud prevention measures, such as using advanced verification tools, maintaining clear communication with customers, offering excellent customer service, and ensuring transparent billing practices. Additionally, regularly monitoring transactions and responding quickly to any disputes can help minimize chargeback occurrences.

What are the benefits of working with a specialized high-risk payment processor?

Working with a specialized high-risk payment processor offers several benefits, including tailored risk management strategies, access to fraud prevention tools, and industry-specific expertise. These processors understand the unique challenges faced by high-risk merchants and provide customized solutions that help mitigate risks, reduce chargebacks, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

How do high-risk payment processors handle fraud prevention?

High-risk payment processors handle fraud prevention by employing advanced security measures such as machine learning algorithms, real-time transaction monitoring, and multi-factor authentication. They also utilize tools like address verification systems (AVS) and card verification value (CVV) checks to identify and prevent fraudulent activities, ensuring secure transactions for high-risk merchants.

What should a high-risk merchant consider when selecting a payment processor?

When selecting a payment processor, high-risk merchants should consider factors such as the processor's experience with high-risk industries, the range of fraud prevention tools offered, pricing structures, and customer support. It's also important to evaluate the processor's reputation, compliance with industry standards, and their ability to scale with the merchant's business needs.