Difference between revisions of "Fraud Protection"

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*[[Telesign]] - Risk Scoring & Phone Verification Services
 
*[[Telesign]] - Risk Scoring & Phone Verification Services
  
  We have formed a partnership with MaxMind which allows us to provide all our clients with
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  Being a WHMCS user grants you access to special rates and savings for MaxMind's services. See below for details...
discounted MaxMind Services & the MinFraud Service for Free! There are also discounted rates
 
on phone verification credit purchases.
 
[http://www.maxmind.com/app/ccfd_promo?promo=WHMCS4562 Click here to take advantage of this exclusive WHMCS offer!]
 
  
==Configuring Fraud Protection==
 
  
*To setup the fraud protection module you wish to use, go to '''Setup > Fraud Protection'''
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==Setting Up Fraud Modules==
*Choose the module from the dropdown
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*Tick the '''Enable''' checkbox and then complete the fields which are different depending on the module
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To enable and use a fraud protection module in WHMCS, begin by going to '''Setup > Fraud Protection'''
*Then click '''Save Changes''' to complete
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*Choose the module you want to use from the dropdown
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*Tick the '''Enable''' checkbox and then complete the fields - the fields vary depending upon specific supported options for each solution
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*Finally '''Save Changes''' to complete
  
 
'''Note:''' You can only use one fraud protection module at a time so only tick the enable box for 1
 
'''Note:''' You can only use one fraud protection module at a time so only tick the enable box for 1
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==MaxMind==
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MaxMind is by far the most popular fraud detection service used by customers of WHMCS.  MaxMind offers a risk scoring service that will run automatically each time an order is placed, calculating a score instantly for the riskiness of a particular order based on both the data captured from a customer during signup and the IP Address they are connecting from.  WHMCS then allows you to use this score to automatically block orders that you deem to be too risky to allow through for payment, but you still have the option to manually override upon manual review if required.
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Due to the popularity amongst WHMCS users, we have been able to secure a special deal for users of WHMCS that gets them access to 20% off the regular prices.
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'''[http://www.maxmind.com/app/ccfd_promo?promo=WHMCS4562 Click here to find out more and to take advantage of this exclusive WHMCS offer]'''

Revision as of 21:02, 27 October 2011

WHMCS can automatically run checks on orders to help ensure only valid clients get through and any potentially fraudsters are blocked. By integrating with a range of providers there is a choice of services available; from checking the details of the person placing the order against their billing details down to automatically calling and verifying their identity. The following fraud protection services are supported:

Being a WHMCS user grants you access to special rates and savings for MaxMind's services. See below for details...


Setting Up Fraud Modules

To enable and use a fraud protection module in WHMCS, begin by going to Setup > Fraud Protection

  • Choose the module you want to use from the dropdown
  • Tick the Enable checkbox and then complete the fields - the fields vary depending upon specific supported options for each solution
  • Finally Save Changes to complete

Note: You can only use one fraud protection module at a time so only tick the enable box for 1

MaxMind

MaxMind is by far the most popular fraud detection service used by customers of WHMCS. MaxMind offers a risk scoring service that will run automatically each time an order is placed, calculating a score instantly for the riskiness of a particular order based on both the data captured from a customer during signup and the IP Address they are connecting from. WHMCS then allows you to use this score to automatically block orders that you deem to be too risky to allow through for payment, but you still have the option to manually override upon manual review if required.

Due to the popularity amongst WHMCS users, we have been able to secure a special deal for users of WHMCS that gets them access to 20% off the regular prices.

Click here to find out more and to take advantage of this exclusive WHMCS offer