Maximizing Fraud Protection with Authorize.net’s Fraud Detection Suite

Video Breakdown

See also: How to set up Authorize.net on your WooCommerce Store

In this video, I’ll guide you through using Authorize.net’s built-in Fraud Detection Suite to help protect your WooCommerce store from fraudulent orders. We’ll explore tools like the Daily Velocity Filter, Suspicious Transaction Filter, and Enhanced AVS Handling. Taking the time to set up these features is a smart way to add an extra layer of security to your store and give you peace of mind. Of course, if you have any questions about setting up these filters or need a little help with the configuration, please feel free to reach out to us at Beyond the Brand Media. We’re always happy to help! 

Topics Covered

  1. Introduction to Fraud Detection Suite 0:00
  2. Accessing the Fraud Detection Suite 0:16
  3. Configuring Card Testing Settings 0:38
  4. Utilizing the Suspicious Transaction Filter 2:04
  5. Transaction IP Velocity Filter 2:33
  6. Configuring Transaction Settings 2:51
  7. Setting Amount Filters 4:13
  8. E-commerce Settings 4:44
  9. Shipping and Billing Address Mismatch Filter 5:50
  10. Advanced IPv6 Settings 6:08
  11. Conclusion and Support 6:40

Video Transcript

1. Introduction to Fraud Detection Suite 0:00

  • Overview of the purpose of the video: to explain how to use Authorize.net’s fraud detection suite.
  • Importance of deterring fraudulent orders on your WooCommerce store.


2. Accessing the Fraud Detection Suite 0:16

  • Log into your Authorize.net account.
  • Navigate to the Tools menu to find the Fraud Detection Suite.


3. Configuring Card Testing Settings 0:29

  • Daily Velocity Filter:
    • Specifies a threshold for the number of transactions allowed per day.
    • Recommended to enable only if you have a set number of orders to fulfill daily.
  • Hourly Velocity Filter:
    • Similar to the Daily Velocity Filter but for transactions per hour.
    • Helps identify bots testing stolen credit cards.
    • Default is set to 100 transactions per hour; adjust based on site volume.


4. Utilizing the Suspicious Transaction Filter 2:04

  • This filter uses Authorize.net’s internal knowledge base to identify suspicious orders.
  • Recommended to keep this filter enabled.


5. Transaction IP Velocity Filter 2:33

  • Similar to other filters but based on the IP address submitting transactions.


6. Configuring Transaction Settings 2:51

  • Enhanced AVS Handling Filter:
    • Compares billing address and zip code provided by the customer with bank records.
    • Recommended to keep this enabled.
    • Option to automatically decline orders if addresses do not match.
  • Enhanced CCV Handling Filter:
    • Compares the CVV code entered by the customer with bank records.
    • Strongly recommended to keep this enabled.


7. Setting Amount Filters 4:13

  • Allows setting lower and upper limits for orders.
  • Example: Set an upper limit of $1000 to prevent large fraudulent orders.


8. E-commerce Settings 4:44

  • Shipping Address Verification:
    • Verifies if the provided shipping address is valid.
  • IP Shipping Address Mismatch Filter:
    • Compares the customer’s IP address with the shipping address.
  • Regional IP Address Filter:
    • Designate regions or countries from which to decline transactions.


9. Shipping and Billing Address Mismatch Filter 5:50

  • Flags orders where the shipping address does not match the billing address.


10. Advanced IPv6 Settings 6:08

  • More advanced options for blocking IP addresses known for fraudulent activity.


11. Conclusion and Support 6:40

  • Overview of the filters available in Authorize.net.
  • Importance of enabling filters based on your industry and order volume.
  • Contact Beyond the Brand Media for additional assistance.

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