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Fraud Prevention in Payments: Through the User Journey - Ofer Golan, Wix

Ofer Golan

July 1, 2021

Ofer Golan, Head of Risk & Fraud Operations at Payments by Wix, discusses fraud prevention in payments, and what's missing from the current approach.

Identiq is SOC2 Type II Certified - and Constantly Committed to More Than Compliance

Identiq is SOC2 Type II certified, adding to our existing ISO 27001 certification - further proof of our ongoing commitment to security & privacy, which is the core of our product

June 29, 2021

Fraudology Podcast: Karisse Hendrick Discusses the Holy Grail of Fraud Prevention

Industry expert Karisse Hendrick talks to Identiq VP Product Uri Arad on her popular Fraudology podcast, with a wide range of topics - including the Holy Grail of fraud prevention.

June 17, 2021

CNP Awards: Customers Choose Identiq for "Best Antifraud Solution"

Identiq is proud to have been Customers Choice for "Best Antifraud Solution" in the prestigious CNP Awards - a true reflection of payments and fraud prevention industry enthusiasm.

May 27, 2021

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The First Identiq Member Summit

On March 31 Identiq held the first Identiq Member Summit online. 17 Global Brands Come Together to Fight Fraud and Advance Customer Privacy, Safety and Trust Challenges

May 5, 2020

Identiq Recognized in the Gartner Cool Vendors in Privacy, 2020 Report

Identiq has been named as a Cool Vendor in Gartner’s Cool Vendors in Privacy, 2020 Report, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.

April 1, 2020

Why We Don’t Use Blockchain

When starting to design our Fully Anonymous Identity Resolution (FAIR) network protocol, one obvious direction was to look at blockchain technology. This is why we didn't pick it.

May 14, 2019

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The Third Identiq Member Summit: 101 People, 43 Global Companies, 16 Countries, 5 Continents

The Third Identiq Member Summit took place in March, attended by 101 people from 43 global companies. Participants shared their excitement about Identiq’s latest news.

Fast Company Names Identiq “Most Innovative Company”

Identiq has been named one of the world's Most Innovative Companies in the prestigious Fast Company awards, taking the No. 2 slot in the Security category.

Identiq: Series A Funding Round

Identiq has raised a $47 million Series A funding round - an amazing demonstration of vision and commitment from our wonderful investors including Insight Partners & Entrée Capital

Fighting Fraud on the Front Lines: Shawn Colpitts, Senior Fraud Investigator, Just Eat

Shawn Colpitts from Just Eat Takeaway.com reflects on how fraud has changed during the pandemic, and in particular why promo abuse has become such a problem and how to deal with it

Identiq Named a “Most Promising Fintech”

We’re delighted to announce that Identiq has been chosen as a “Most Promising Fintech” by a panel of expert judges for the annual list published by Citi, Discount Bank and Visa.

Fraud Prevention or Trust & Safety: Two sides of the same coin?

Fraud prevention or Trust & Safety: Two phrases for the same thing, or nothing to do with each other? What if they're two sides of the same coin - and a great learning opportunity?

February 10, 2021

Fighting Fraud on the Front Lines: Krista Williams, Senior Fraud Manager

Fighting fraud is a tough gig - so it's crucial to keep teams focused on the positive aspects, says Krista Williams.

January 28, 2021

Promo Abuse - or Fraud?

Coupons, referral programs, promotions when entering new markets... If you offer it, customers will try to game it. So what's a good fraud prevention team to do?

January 18, 2021

Identiq Highlights from 2020: The Year No One Expected

We couldn’t have anticipated the twists and turns of 2020, but at Identiq we're grateful for so much - awards, articles, profiles, chances to share and opportunities to collaborate

December 31, 2020

2020 Roundtables: What the Experts Said

The companies we work with said they missed talking to their peers - so we set up a series of roundtable discussions so fraud fighting pros could discuss the topics on their minds.

December 21, 2020

The 3 Fraud Trends Up Ahead: Protecting Online Business in 2021

2020 was a year like no other - and that means the fraud trends in 2021 are going to be different, too. Watch out for these 3 dangers to protect your company from fraud.

December 17, 2020

3 Ways Tony Hsieh's Customer Experience Legacy Lives On

Tony Hsieh's creatively customer-centric approach to life and business has impacted me and the world of e-commerce in unforgettable ways. Here's are 3 ways I think are undeniable.

December 2, 2020

An International Approach to Fraud Prevention - Elena Michaeli, Shutterstock

Fraud prevention approaches vary - especially between different countries! Here's what we're doing right - and what we should all try to improve.

October 13, 2020

Providerless: Solving the Unknown Unknown : Raphael Lawson, Group Head of Fraud, The Hut Group

"It's easy to stop all fraud. Just don't make any sales." Providerless might be the key to avoiding fraud, friction and false positives - and I'm most excited about false positives

October 1, 2020

A Providerless Network Sees the Big Picture: Noam Naveh, Fraud Strategy

Fraud prevention and identity expert Noam Naveh explains how providerless technology enables fraud fighters to stop identity fraud, refund fraud and more.

September 2, 2020

Andrew Vorster: Innovation on the Front Lines

Popular speaker Andrew Vorster talks to Identiq about COVID-19, the trend which transcends industries for decisive impact, and how to improve your relationship with innovation.

August 11, 2020

More Industry Recognition For Identiq

Recognition for Identiq's fraud prevention has been great in 2020. We were named a Gartner Cool Vendor. Now 451 Research weighs in, and we're a Featured Vendor in the MFJ report.

Collaboration and Anonymization in Fraud Prevention: Vlad Branin, Director of Product, Global Business Operations at Gett

Vlad Branin, Director of Product, Global Business Operations at Gett, explains how true anonymity transforms collaboration in payments and fraud, making it far more powerful.

Payments on the Front Lines: Louise Garratt, Senior Payments Manager at easyJet

Louise Garratt, Senior Payments Manager at easyJet, shares her insights on the payments industry in the current COVID-19 situation, and what to watch out for.

How Providerless Technology is Changing The Way We Validate Users Online

How can businesses trust someone they don’t know online? Increasingly, the answer is: Use providerless technology. 8 industry experts explain what that means.

The First Identiq Member Summit

On March 31 Identiq held the first Identiq Member Summit online. 17 Global Brands Come Together to Fight Fraud and Advance Customer Privacy, Safety and Trust Challenges

A Gamer’s Perspective on Fighting Fraud: Why it’s So Hard & Why Deeper Collaboration May Be the Answer

The gaming industry faces fraud challenges as dramatic as anything in a video game. But it has a unique superpower, the overlap of users, and what that can mean for collaboration.

7 Articles: How To Protect Your Company From Fraud During the Coronavirus Crisis

The impact of COVID-19 has touched every industry, and fraud prevention is no exception. Fraudsters adapt fast by nature, and have moved to take advantage of the situation.

Identiq Recognized in the Gartner Cool Vendors in Privacy, 2020 Report

Identiq has been named as a Cool Vendor in Gartner’s Cool Vendors in Privacy, 2020 Report, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.

Preparing for the Online Fraud Challenges of the Coronavirus Crisis

“What will COVID-19 do to my fraud attack landscape? What should I be doing to protect my business?” If you're asking this too, here are some crucial fraud shifts to watch out for.

Identiq Honored To Be Nominated As New Startup of the Year

Identiq is honored to have been nominated as New Startup of the Year in the hugely prestigious Geek Awards.

January 16, 2020

Welcome to 2020: Statistics You Need To Know About Fraud, Data Privacy and Stolen Identities

It’s the perfect time to make new year’s resolutions about how to protect your business, your users and their data better than ever. Here are 7 top trends you need to know.

January 9, 2020

2 Unpopular Predictions for the 2020s: The Decade of Consumer Privacy

As we head into the 2020s, so much of our discourse revolves around privacy — both what it is, and what we want it to be. Here are 2 unpopular predictions about what's ahead.

December 26, 2019

Money 20/20 Discount: Only Available This Week

As proud sponsors of Money 20/20 USA, one of the highlights of the payments and fintech year, we're delighted to offer a discount on tickets for this exciting event.

October 2, 2019

Webinar: How to Fight Identity Fraud by Going Providerless

Melisande Mual, editor of The Paypers, discussed why the providerless trend is catching on in fraud prevention in a webinar with Identiq’s own Uri Arad and Shmuli Goldberg.

September 27, 2019

How To Collaborate When Fighting Fraud: Go Providerless

Collaboration means catching attacks and compromised data early on, while providing a seamless experience for good users. Companies have been forced to work alone - until now.

August 19, 2019

Podcast: One World Identity Talks to Identiq

When it comes to digital identity, the treatment of personal data is broken. It’s time for a paradigm shift. Listen to this podcast to find out what's ahead.

Announcing our Seed Funding of $5M

Today is a big day for Identiq as we are announcing our raise of $5M in Seed funding from 4 leading VCs, Entrée Capital, Slow Ventures, Vertex Ventures Israel and Oryzn Capital.

Why We Don’t Use Blockchain

When starting to design our Fully Anonymous Identity Resolution (FAIR) network protocol, one obvious direction was to look at blockchain technology. This is why we didn't pick it.

What is Identiq?

Identiq's anonymous peer-to-peer network allows its members to validate new users & vouch for ones they already know without sharing any personal user data at all.