Prevent Fraud: Watch for Warning Signs

We understand how important security is to you and your customers. That’s why Visa works closely with financial institutions and law enforcement to help ensure a safe payment environment. Visa has developed many programs, services and tools to help protect your business and your customers.

Reduce Your Risk

You can take action to help ensure that your business and your customers are protected from fraudulent activity. Criminals try a variety of tactics to defraud your business. Here, you'll find useful tools and information that can help you protect your business.

• Avoiding Counterfeit Fraud
  Criminals use skimmed information from legitimate cards to manufacture fake or counterfeit cards. Find out what to look for.
• Avoiding Card-Not-Present Fraud
  Fraudsters target online, mail-order and phone businesses using stolen cards and receipts. Find out what to watch for.
• Avoiding Hackers
  Tech-savvy criminals may be trying to hack into your system. How do you protect your business?
• Avoiding Identity Theft
  Identity thieves could be targeting your customers. Secure your customer and business information. Here's how.
• Protect Your Online Store
  Online shopping provides huge opportunities to merchants and shoppers, but it could also open a window to fraud. Protect your online store.

In addition, here are resources to further protect your business and customers.