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Kount, FreedomPay Join Forces To Offer Payments Platform, Fraud Prevention Package

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Fraud protection specialist Kount and Philadelphia-based payments platform FreedomPay are teaming up to offer “an integrated, complete solution to enable international expansion with fraud-free payments and frictionless customer” experiences. Before, they were limited to one or two areas. Today, they’re pretty much everywhere.”.

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Organizations' Fraud Threats Rise This Holiday Season

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With the pandemic accelerating a surge in eCommerce volumes, online fraud threats are at their peak, and everything from chargeback fraud to online product scams are dampening the holiday spirit. But online shoppers aren't the only ones at risk. This security focus will be even more acute amid the holiday season.

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How Ticketmaster Uses AI To Sort Fans From Fraudsters

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Cybercriminals are thus increasingly turning to online platforms to perpetuate card-not-present (CNP) fraud. Social media giant Facebook is embracing a new strategy aimed at both fighting fraud and protecting user privacy. The city of Philadelphia, Pa., Around The Digital Fraud World.

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Luxury Retail Finds New Avenues As Brick-And-Mortar Fades

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One of the latest, ongoing trends is the rise of online luxury resale commerce. Not only that, but the luxury online consignment retailer opened a brick-and-mortar store on New York City’s famed Madison Avenue. But even without traditional physical stores, luxury retail is finding new homes — and not just online.

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Upscale UK Retailers Look To Land In US Market

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percent fall in sales in November and December when online sales rose by 2.6 Florida, Chicago and Philadelphia are set. Weston said part of Primark’s success has come from social media, according to reports. It now has has 20 million followers across social platforms up from 13 million last year. expat effort.

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Tastewise Brings Data To Dining

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Tastewise uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to analyze food — or more specifically it uses it machine learning to analyze the billions food and beverage consumer interactions with food documented online — and presents its findings to restaurants and brands hoping to quickly pinpoint emerging areas of consumer demand.

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Car Vending Machine Company Carvana Goes Up Against Wall Street

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Just ask Carvana, the leading online automotive seller and a major force in changing the way people buy cars. Orlando, Tempe, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Kansas City, Greensboro, Westminster (L.A.), Wall Street is a tough master, especially for eCommerce companies. Ontario (L.A.),

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