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WHMCS can automatically run checks on orders to help ensure only valid clients get through and to block any potential fraud. 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. WHMCS supports the following fraud protection services:
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WHMCS can automatically run checks on orders to help ensure only valid clients get through and to block any potential fraud. Multiple providers mean you can choose between services, from checking the details of the person placing the order against their billing details down to identity verification.  
  
*[[FraudLabs Pro]] — Order Verification Services.
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You can access this feature at '''Configuration (<i class="fa fa-wrench" aria-hidden="true"></i>) > System Settings > Fraud Protection'''.
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You can choose '''one''' of the following fraud protection services:
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*[[FraudLabs Pro]] — Order Verification Services (recommended).
 
*[[MaxMind]] — Risk Scoring Services.
 
*[[MaxMind]] — Risk Scoring Services.
  
 
==Setting Up Fraud Modules==
 
==Setting Up Fraud Modules==
  
To enable and use a fraud protection module in WHMCS, navigate to '''Configuration (<i class="fa fa-wrench" aria-hidden="true"></i>) > System Settings > Fraud Protection'''.
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Validation.com has announced that they are discontinuing service on April 9, 2023. After this date, the WHMCS features that relate to Validation.com will cease to function. For more information, see [[User Identity Verification]].
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To enable fraud protection and user identity verification in WHMCS:
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# Click '''Activate''' for the desired service.
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# For '''Validation.com''', click '''Configure'''.
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# Complete the displayed form. The form varies depending upon specific supported options for each solution.
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# Click '''Save Changes'''.
  
*Choose the module you want to use.
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Prior to WHMCS 8.2:
*Select '''Enable''' and then complete the form. The form varies depending upon specific supported options for each solution.
 
*Click '''Save Changes'''.
 
  
'''Note:''' You can only use one fraud protection module at a time, so you must only enable one at a time.
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# Select a module.
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# Select '''Enable'''.
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# Complete the form.
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# Click '''Save Changes'''.
  
==MaxMind==
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==Configuring Fraud Modules==
  
MaxMind is the most popular fraud detection service that WHMCS customers use.  MaxMind offers a risk scoring service that will run automatically each time that a user places an order. It will calculate a score instantly for the riskiness of a particular order, using both the data that a customer provides during signup and the IP address they are connecting from.  WHMCS then allows you to use this score to automatically block orders that may be too risky to allow through for payment. However, you still have the option to manually override upon manual review if you need to.
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To update your configuration for any of these services, click '''Configure'''.

Latest revision as of 16:48, 4 April 2023

WHMCS can automatically run checks on orders to help ensure only valid clients get through and to block any potential fraud. Multiple providers mean you can choose between services, from checking the details of the person placing the order against their billing details down to identity verification.

You can access this feature at Configuration () > System Settings > Fraud Protection.

You can choose one of the following fraud protection services:

Setting Up Fraud Modules

Validation.com has announced that they are discontinuing service on April 9, 2023. After this date, the WHMCS features that relate to Validation.com will cease to function. For more information, see User Identity Verification.

To enable fraud protection and user identity verification in WHMCS:

  1. Click Activate for the desired service.
  2. For Validation.com, click Configure.
  3. Complete the displayed form. The form varies depending upon specific supported options for each solution.
  4. Click Save Changes.

Prior to WHMCS 8.2:

  1. Select a module.
  2. Select Enable.
  3. Complete the form.
  4. Click Save Changes.

Configuring Fraud Modules

To update your configuration for any of these services, click Configure.