{"id":31062,"date":"2016-12-27T08:01:44","date_gmt":"2016-12-27T08:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/4-insights-into-the-mind-of-an-online-fraudster\/"},"modified":"2020-10-14T17:20:53","modified_gmt":"2020-10-14T17:20:53","slug":"online-fraudster-insights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/blog\/online-fraudster-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Insights Into the Mind of an Online Fraudster"},"content":{"rendered":"

You know the saying \u201ckeep your friends close, and your enemies closer?\u201d Fraudulent buyers are the enemy of everyone online, and can easily wipe out a month\u2019s worth of profit in one fell swoop.<\/p>\n

But have you ever tried to get inside the head of a fraudster? We know they want to order parts with stolen card information, but they also want to do so as safely and efficiently as possible. Knowing a fraudster\u2019s thought process while they place a fraud order can help you recognize the risk when it arises.<\/p>\n

With a powerful Fraud Score tool on your side, it\u2019s a lot easier to spot risky orders and avoid them. Use these tricks to spot a fraudulent order every time one comes in.<\/p>\n

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1. They have limited time with their stolen card info.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fraudsters know that they only have a limited amount of time with the card or information they stole. They might only be able to get a single order in before the credit card is canceled by its rightful owner.<\/p>\n

This means they want to get as much out of a single order as possible. Fraudsters tend to place high-value orders of a couple hundred or more.<\/p>\n

They also want the order to arrive as soon as possible, so they\u2019ll add on expedited shipping. We all know how expensive expedited shipping can get\u2014especially for heavy auto parts.<\/p>\n

Not many real customers are willing to pay so much extra to get the part right away. If their car is having an immediate problem, they\u2019d probably just opt to buy a replacement part in a brick-and-motor parts store.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>7 Essential Practices to Avoid Online Fraud<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2. They probably don\u2019t know much about parts.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Since they want to get as much from their order as possible, they might have gone to your parts website and just clicked to buy your most expensive parts (or just a ton of parts in general). Most likely, they intend to resell the parts, so anything too model-specific won\u2019t be as useful to them.<\/p>\n

Is there any sense to their order? Can you guess what their \u201cproject\u201d is based on the items they\u2019ve purchased? Did they show any concern about ordering the right part (like entering a VIN)?<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t a guaranteed way to spot a fraudster. A lot of independent body shops get their parts online, and for the most part their orders will be large and include a variety of parts for a variety of vehicles. But combined with other red flags for fraud, you should be able to tell them apart.<\/p>\n

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3. They don\u2019t want anyone to know who they are or where they live.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It goes without saying that fraudsters don\u2019t want to be caught. It could get them into serious legal trouble if they provided their real contact information. Instead, they\u2019ll make an effort to hide who they are and where they live.<\/p>\n

To hide their identity, fraudsters will often:<\/p>\n