TL;DR Summary: Visa's new VAMP program is a big deal for e-commerce merchants. It merges the old fraud (VFMP) and dispute (VDMP) programs into one. It's now tracked by a single VAMP Ratio (Fraud TC40s + Dispute TC15s) / Total Sales. If your business crosses the...
TL;DR Summary The Problem: January brings a "Holiday Hangover" for merchants—a projected 50% spike in chargebacks driven largely by "friendly fraud" (customers disputing valid purchases due to buyer's remorse or confusion). The Cost: In 2024 alone, friendly fraud cost...
TL;DR Summary: Minimizing your VAMP risk requires a deeper strategy than just watching a dashboard. Payscout's approach protects you at every stage: (1) at the "front door" with advanced fraud-prevention tools to block TC40s, (2) at the "back door" with expert dispute...
TL;DR Summary: The Visa VAMP program is complex, but managing it doesn't have to be. Payscout turns VAMP complexity into confidence by replacing confusing data with a simple, real-time dashboard, automating time-consuming dispute-resolution tasks, and providing "White...
TL;DR Summary: A reactive "wait and see" approach to VAMP is a failing strategy. To stay compliant, you must be proactive. Payscout helps you get ahead (and stay ahead) of VAMP with four key tools: 1) A real-time VAMP Health Monitor, 2) Predictive alerts that warn you...
TL;DR Summary: Visa's new VAMP program is a big deal for e-commerce merchants. It merges the old fraud (VFMP) and dispute (VDMP) programs into one. It's now tracked by a single VAMP Ratio (Fraud TC40s + Dispute TC15s) / Total Sales. If your business crosses the...
TL;DR A simple, direct tax credit for using an MBE is a common myth. The real financial benefits are far more significant: Indirect Tax Advantages: Using an MBE helps you qualify for large government contracts, which often have their own tax incentives. Massive ROI:...