Floorzap Payments Tips for Fraud Prevention
Helpful Customer Tips for Fraud Prevention
Secure Payment Practices
- Always use trusted payment systems with built-in fraud protection.
- Avoid high-risk payment methods like wire transfers, gift cards, or peer-to-peer apps for business transactions.
Handling Large or Suspicious Orders
Verify unusually large or rushed orders by:
- Calling the customer directly using a verified phone number.
- Confirming order details, pricing, and delivery expectations.
- Watching for red flags:
- Pressure to process payment immediately.
- Mismatched billing/shipping addresses.
- Requests to split payments across multiple cards.
Preventing Payment Errors & Fraud
Double-check payment details (card numbers, billing info) before processing.
Enable fraud filters:
- Address Verification (AVS)
- CVV/CVC checks
- 3D Secure authentication (if available)
- “Pickup & Chargeback" Scam – Customer pays online, demands immediate pickup, then disputes the charge.
- Overpayment Scam – Buyer sends extra money and asks for a partial refund.
- Phishing/Fake Invoices – Fraudster impersonates a vendor/customer to redirect payments.
- Send detailed receipts(email/SMS) with itemized costs.
- Follow up on high-value orders to confirm legitimacy.
- Request additional verification if needed (ID, business license, utility bill).
Clear Refund & Dispute Policies
- Disclose policies upfront (e.g., "No refunds on custom orders").
- Keep thorough records (order confirmations, shipping proof, customer communications) to fight chargebacks.
- Train staff to recognize scams (phishing, fake checks, social engineering).
- Encourage reporting of suspicious requests (urgency, odd payment methods).
Fraud Prevention Tools
Use security features:
- Real-time fraud detection
- IP/geolocation checks
- Transaction velocity monitoring (flagging rapid, high-value orders)
If Something Feels "Off"
- Pause the transaction and investigate further.
- Contact the customer through a verified channel.
Stay Protected & Reduce Losses
Proactive fraud prevention saves time, money, and reputation. For assistance, contact our Payment Security Team at payments-support@floorzap.com.