VISA status check messages
Visa no longer allow status check messages of amounts greater or less than USD 1, except for transactions at automated fuel dispensers (AFDs) specifically merchants with the Merchant Category Code (MCC) 5542—Automated Fuel Dispensers. It is important to use a zero-value account verification messages, instead of using a single unit of currency (i.e., USD 1) […]
Tips to prevent fraud
To avoid falling victim to fraudulent card-absent transactions, watch out for these signs: Customer orders larger than normal. Include large quantities of the same items or very expensive items in the order. The client requests that the shipment be “urgent” or “the next day” The customer requests that the order be shipped to an international […]
