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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 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 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.