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Risk Management for Merchants in Payment Processing

Clearly Payments

Here are some key types of risks that merchants should be mindful of in payment processing: Fraud Risk: Fraud risk involves unauthorized or deceptive activities aimed at exploiting the payment system for financial gain. This can include stolen credit card information, identity theft, or fraudulent transactions.

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Challenges in the card payment industry—Navigating a rapidly changing landscape

The Payments Association

Cybercriminals are constantly innovating, targeting vulnerabilities in payment systems to carry out unauthorised transactions, identity theft, and data breaches. The rise of online shopping, contactless payments, and mobile wallets has increased the number of points where fraud can occur.

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Mobile Phones and the Future of Payments Beyond 2024

Clearly Payments

Biometric authentication, including fingerprint scanning and facial recognition, provides a highly secure and convenient method for user verification, reducing the risk of fraud and identity theft. Despite these technological advancements, maintaining trust in mobile payment systems also depends on user education and awareness.