Hub/Security/Configure Checkout Fraud Filters
Task IntentSecurity

Configure Checkout Fraud Filters

Set up advanced fraud filters at checkout to validate customer information, verify payment details, and prevent fraudulent transactions before they complete.

What This Sidekick Query Does

Set up advanced fraud filters at checkout to validate customer information, verify payment details, and prevent fraudulent transactions before they complete.

Prompts

Copy, adapt, and run this directly in Shopify Sidekick.

Help me configure checkout fraud filters for my Shopify store:

Store Context:

  Payment gateway: [YOUR GATEWAY, e.g., Shopify Payments, Stripe]
  Current chargeback rate: [RATE, e.g., 0.5% or unknown]
  Highest risk product categories: [LIST, e.g., electronics, gift cards]
  Do you offer guest checkout: [YES/NO]


Address Verification Filters:

  Enable Address Verification System (AVS) and set rejection rules
  Require exact street address match vs partial match
  Flag orders where ZIP code does not match billing address
  Block orders with shipping addresses flagged as freight forwarders
  Verify address format and reject clearly invalid entries


Payment Verification:

  Require CVV match on all transactions
  Set rules for declined transactions (max attempts before blocking)
  Enable 3D Secure authentication for orders above [AMOUNT, e.g., $200]
  Block specific BIN ranges known for fraud: [BINS IF KNOWN]


Velocity Filters:

  Maximum orders per email address per [PERIOD, e.g., 24 hours]: [LIMIT]
  Maximum orders per IP address per [PERIOD]: [LIMIT]
  Maximum orders per card per [PERIOD]: [LIMIT]
  Maximum total value per customer per [PERIOD]: [AMOUNT]


Product-Specific Filters:

  Set maximum quantity limits on high-risk items: [PRODUCTS AND LIMITS]
  Require account creation for digital products or gift cards
  Add additional verification for first-time orders above [THRESHOLD]


Integration:

  Configure Shopify fraud analysis recommendations
  Set up third-party fraud screening: [PREFERRED SERVICE, e.g., Signifyd, NoFraud]
  Create a manual review queue for orders that pass basic filters but seem risky


Reporting:

  Track filter trigger rates to identify overly aggressive rules
  Monitor approved fraud cases to identify filter gaps
  Generate monthly fraud filter performance report

Expected Output

Set up advanced fraud filters at checkout to validate customer information, verify payment details, and prevent fraudulent transactions before they complete.

Tips to Improve Results

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