Riskopedia
All Things Fraud & Credit Risk

Your go-to resource for clear, concise definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts in fraud and credit risk management
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Payment Fraud

P2P Fraud

A type of fraudulent activities conducted through peer-to-peer payment platforms, exploiting their instant, decentralized, and irreversible nature to steal funds or commit scams.

Regulatory

Passive Authentication

Passive authentication is the process of verifying a user's identity through indirect means without requiring active input from the user during each authentication event.

Payment Fraud

Payment Authentication

Payment authentication is the process of verifying a user's identity and ensuring the legitimacy of a payment transaction before it is completed.

Account Security Fraud

Phishing

Phishing is a type of cybercrime where attackers impersonate legitimate parties to deceive people into divulging sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details.

E-commerce Fraud

Promo Abuse

Promo abuse occurs when individuals or fraudsters exploit promotional offers, discounts, or reward programs beyond their intended use, causing financial and operational losses for businesses.

Social Engineering Fraud

Recovery Scam

Recovery scams are fraudulent schemes where scammers pose as recovery agents or legal professionals offering to help victims of previous scams recover their lost money, only to scam them again.

E-commerce Fraud

Refund Rate

Refund rate refers to the percentage of transactions refunded to customers, often serving as an indicator of customer satisfaction, operational issues, or potential fraud.

Account Security Fraud

SIM Swapping

SIM swapping is a type of fraud where attackers take control of a victim’s phone number by tricking the mobile carrier into transferring it to a new SIM card controlled by the attacker.

Cyber Security and Emerging Fraud

SOCMINT

SOCMINT (Social Media Intelligence) is the practice of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from social media platforms to gain insights for purposes like security, fraud detection, and public sentiment analysis.