How to Detect Fake Buyers: 10 Red Flags 🛑

Introduction

Fake orders kill logistics. Or worse — carding. How to spot a fraudster before shipping?

10 Red Flags

1. Email: Temp domains (temp-mail.org) or gibberish (asdf123@gmail.com).
2. IP Address: Order from Nigeria, shipping to USA (Geo Mismatch).
3. Proxy/VPN: Use of anonymizers.
4. Order Value: 3-5x higher than average check on first order.
5. Time: Order placed at 3 AM local time? Suspicious.
6. Velocity: Form filled in 500ms (Bot).
7. Address: PO Box or Freight Forwarder.
8. Card Testing: Trying 3-4 different cards.
9. Phone: VoIP number (Google Voice) instead of mobile.
10. Capslock: "JOHN DOE" often means copy-paste from card.

Risk Scoring

Don't block everyone. Assign points.

• VPN: +30.
• Temp Email: +50.
• Total > 75? Request ID selfie.

Conclusion

Enable automated checks via MMAS Fraud API.

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