This is a big week for fraud prevention discussions with online retailers. The Merchant Risk Council’s (MRC) 7th Annual eCommerce Payments and Risk Conference takes place at the Wynn Las Vegas. The Merchant Risk Council is a merchant-led trade association focused on electronic commerce risk and payments globally. Approximately 500 online merchants and vendors meet to discuss new strategies and collaboration techniques to reduce fraud losses stemming from credit card fraud, shipping fraud, identity theft and more.

Week at a Glance:

• March 9 – Opening Party at Blush Boutique, Wynn, co-sponsored by iovation
• March 10 – Platinum Member Meeting co-sponsored by iovation
• March 11 – General Conference & Exhibits (iovation booth #304)
• March 12 – General Conference & Exhibits (iovation booth #304)

On Wednesday, March 11th, iovation veteran Cory Swick will demonstrate how fraudsters are extending their scams and what online businesses can do to stop them. Emerging strategies of cybercrime will be discussed—from individuals targeting specific markets and organized rings of collusion to maturing fraud economies.

Presentation Details:

• Title:  Criminal Diversification: A Look at the Emerging Strategies of Cybercrime
• When:  Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PT
• Where:  Wynn Las Vegas, Room – Lafite 6
• Speaker:  Cory Swick, Senior Enterprise Sales Executive

To meet with iovation at the event, please schedule a meeting through our website.

Tags: eCommerce Fraud, merchant risk council, MRC

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