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Emerging Return Fraud Patterns You Need to Know
A deep dive into new patterns of abuse and how ML models are adapting to catch them.
Emerging Return Fraud Patterns You Need to Know
In 2026, fraudsters are getting more sophisticated. Here are the top trends we're tracking across the ReturnShield network.
The Rise of Return Networks
Organized networks are now offering "return as a service." They charge consumers a fee to guarantee a refund without sending the item back.
Our data shows a 300% increase in these coordinated attacks.
How ReturnShield Fights Back
By using Level 1 compliant data, we track these patterns across thousands of merchants without exposing PII. When a network is identified, our global blacklist automatically adjusts risk scores for associated behavior.
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Elena Rodriguez
Data Scientist
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