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Merchant & POS
In the first post I explained what closed-loop payment systems are and how they differ from open-loop ones. Many of the replies I received boiled down to one question: how do these systems actually work behind the scenes once a QR code is scanned?
Credit Card
A fraudster who has obtained someone's identity card, or produced a copy of it, applies for a card in the customer's name through various channels using that and the other requested documents.
Fraud
Yes. Cardholders have the right to dispute transactions made with their cards without their knowledge. Here is how the process, known as a chargeback, works.
ATM
Because the ATM is the channel where customers physically handle cash, fraud cases happen there very often. Here are the precautions you can take to use ATMs safely.
Merchant & POS
In EMV-based debit card transactions, PIN verification is decisive for both security and liability. What happens when a card that only supports online PIN is sent to the issuer without a PIN, and the issuer approves it? Who owns the risk?
ATM
Cash trapping is a type of ATM fraud in which criminals install a device on the ATM or interfere with its operation to trap dispensed cash, making it difficult to detect until the fraudster returns to retrieve the trapped money.
Laws & Regulations
A payment institution is a legal entity that provides payment services for electronic payments through the infrastructure it offers. This article covers the Turkish regulatory framework, licensing, safeguarding, supervision, penalties and taxation.
Security
Fraud cases where scammers pose as bank staff or other institution employees to obtain citizens' banking information have increased significantly recently. Interestingly, the new fraud trend closely mirrors the steps of a genuine banking procedure.
Merchant & POS
Banks check merchants against a termination list before issuing a POS device. Learn the main reasons, such as counterfeit card acceptance, excessive chargebacks, and fraud, that can lead a bank to terminate a merchant agreement.
Payment Systems
Every payment transaction completes in seconds, yet dozens of controls run behind the scenes. This post covers the precautions for authorization and clearing, the critical role of reversals, and the financial loss scenarios most often seen in the field.
ATM
ATMs hold large amounts of cash, which keeps them in fraudsters' sights. Diebold Nixdorf and NCR report that jackpotting attacks have reached the United States. Here is what happened and what precautions can improve ATM security.
Credit Card
Credit cards can be a convenient way to manage income and expenses, but for those who don't know how to use them, they can become an expensive and risky product. Here are the key pros and cons to weigh before applying for one.