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Fraud Blocking™ for Card Transactions
Fraud Blocking is a component of the CV Switch Management System. Because all monetary transactions route through the switch, it provides an essential layer to the transaction authorization process.
Rules
Define rules at any time. They take effect immediately.
Rules can be defined by any of the following, or a combination of them:
- Country
- State
- City
- Address
- Dollar ranges
- Card ranges
Actions
Decide what happens
Decline
Decline the transaction.
Capture
Request that the card be captured by the merchant or ATM device.
Alert and allow
Alert Fraud Control but allow the transaction to complete.
Follow-up and exclusions
- Each fraud incident sends an alert to the Fraud Control department for follow-up research.
- Reports are provided on a business-day basis for review and follow-up.
- Cardholder records can be excluded from certain rules, for example a cardholder traveling out of the country.
- Exclusions can be set to expire based on the cardholder's travel plans.
How it fits
Built into the switch
Transaction Management™
Fraud Blocking is a component of Switch Management, which every monetary transaction passes through.
Learn moreCard Management™
Maintains the cardholder records and the data vital to ATM and POS authorization.
Learn moreDispute Tracking™
Manages customer disputes for ATM, POS, debit card and other transactions, with Reg E action dates.
Learn moreFAQ
Frequently asked questions
When does a new rule take effect?
Immediately. Fraud Blocking rules can be defined at any time and become effective as soon as they are set.
Can a rule combine several criteria?
Yes. Rules can be defined by country, state, city, address, dollar range or card range, or by a combination of them.
Does every rule decline the transaction?
No. A rule can decline the transaction, request that the card be captured by the merchant or ATM device, or alert Fraud Control and allow the transaction to complete.
What about cardholders who are traveling?
Cardholder records can be excluded from certain rules, for example while a cardholder travels out of the country, and the exclusions can be set to expire based on the cardholder's travel plans.
How does Fraud Control follow up?
Each fraud incident sends an alert to the Fraud Control department for follow-up research, and reports are provided on a business-day basis.
How we deliver
Built and installed by CV Systems
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Fixed-cost, turnkey
Installed on a fixed-cost, turnkey basis with customization for each client's unique IT requirements.
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