Preventing Fraud Through Awareness

FRAUD PREVENTION

Global Payments is always concerned with the security of all transactions and helps you prevent fraud before it happens. Please, check our security tips:

Card Information Verification

Card number or PAN (Primary Account Number)
Carrier name
Card Expiration Date
Security code

Care when Making A Sale

The credit card is personal and not transferable and must not be used by third parties
Keep the card in your possession until the end of the sale
If you have questions regarding the carrier, ask for a photo ID to ensure that is the same person that is buying
Do not store transaction data, especially the security code
Do not send card data by any means of the Internet such as e-mail, social networks, Skype, etc.
Demand your suppliers that handle card data to be certified by PCI
Keep your network environment secure with firewalls blocking access to business data
Restrict and encrypt remote access
If you suspect the Tech Support Person, call the technical support and confirm the call

INFORMATION SECURITY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Preventing Fraud

Losing any amount of money to fraud is too much. From merchant chargebacks to higher operating costs, fraud affects us all. The most efficient place to prevent fraud is at the point of sale, by making sure your employees follow these simple guidelines for every credit card transaction: