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shopify fraud prevention
Why IP Blocking Is Dead: The Case for Device Fingerprinting
For years, IP blocking was the standard answer to fraud on Shopify. A suspicious order comes in from 185.220.101.42. You block that IP. Problem solved or so it seemed. In 2026, IP blocking is the equivalent of locking your front door while leaving every window open. Fraudsters know it's there, and they walk right past it. Here's why and what actually works instead.
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Understanding Risk Scores: How Fraud Detection Actually Works
Understanding Risk Scores: How Fraud Detection Actually Works A plain-English guide to fraud risk scores for store owners what the 0–100 number means, how it's calculated from dozens of signals, and how to tune your block threshold without rejecting real customers.
shopify security
What Is an IP Address and Why It Matters for Store Security
What Is an IP Address and Why It Matters for Store Security A plain-English guide to IP addresses for Shopify store owners what they are, what they reveal about a visitor, how accurate the signals really are, and where they fit in fraud prevention.
shopify fraud prevention
Proxy, VPN, and TOR: How Fraudsters Hide and How to Block Them
Proxy, VPN, and TOR: How Fraudsters Hide and How to Block Them Fraudsters use proxies, VPNs, and TOR to mask their location and identity. Here's how each one works, why they're a fraud signal, and how to block the bad ones without losing real customers.
shopify chargebacks
Dropshipping Chargebacks: Why They Hurt More and How to Prevent Them
Dropshipping Chargebacks: Why They Hurt More and How to Prevent Them Chargebacks hit dropshippers harder than any other ecommerce model. Learn why a single dispute costs you double, how new processor thresholds raise the stakes, and how to prevent them.
shopify fraud prevention
How to Automate Fraud Prevention on Shopify (Without Blocking Real Customers)
How to Automate Fraud Prevention on Shopify (Without Blocking Real Customers) Reviewing every flagged order by hand doesn't scale. Learn how to automate fraud prevention on Shopify with Flow and dedicated tools without wrongly blocking legitimate customers.
shopify fraud prevention
Browser Fingerprinting and Visitor ID: Tracking Repeat Offenders
Browser Fingerprinting and Visitor ID: Tracking Repeat Offenders A fraudster who gets blocked just changes their IP and tries again. Learn how browser fingerprinting and a persistent Visitor ID recognize repeat offenders even when they switch IPs or devices.
shopify fraud prevention
Proxy, VPN, and TOR: How Fraudsters Hide and How to Block Them
Proxy, VPN, and TOR: How Fraudsters Hide and How to Block Them Fraudsters use proxies, VPNs, and TOR to mask their real location and slip past your defenses. Learn how each one works, why they signal risk, and how to block them without blocking real customers.
shopify fraud prevention
Understanding Risk Scores: How Fraud Detection Actually Works
Understanding Risk Scores: How Fraud Detection Actually Works What is a fraud risk score and how is it calculated? A clear, jargon-free guide to the signals behind the 0–100 score, how thresholds work, and how to tune them without blocking real customers.