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shopify fraud prevention
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.
shopify fraud prevention
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.