E-Commerce Today - Tackling Rising Fraud With Advanced Security Measures

E-commerce and online marketplaces are facing soaring rates of fraud, significantly impacting revenues and customer trust. According to Veriff's recent "The Future of E-commerce" report, e-commerce is experiencing the highest level of authorized fraud scams across all industries, with incidents spiking during peak shopping periods like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The report emphasizes the necessity of robust identity verification, highlighting that 75% of consumers consider this a crucial factor when engaging with online marketplaces. To counteract the growing sophistication of fraud, the report suggests the adoption of advanced security measures, such as biometric identification, to maintain trust and ensure transactional security.

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• "Veriff Report: As Fraud Soars Across Industries, “Fraud Tax” May Become Unsustainable for E-commerce and Marketplace Platforms" from Veriff on GlobeNewswire (published 29 July 2025)

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