🎓 NEW Mobile Data eLearning Course, Generative AI Agenda Revealed, and More!
MRC | Merchant Risk Council
The GO-TO place for eCommerce payment and fraud professionals globally to facilitate networking, education and advocacy.
Just One Week Left Until MRC Amsterdam!
We're thrilled to welcome MRC members to MRC Amsterdam 2024, sponsored by payabl.! This member-only event is designed for Europe’s top fraud prevention and payments professionals to connect, learn, and collaborate in an open and honest environment. Gain unique industry insights and unparalleled networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
Agenda Revealed: MRC Virtual Summit: Generative AI
12 November 2024
View the agenda of our new MRC Virtual Summit: Generative AI, sponsored by Sift, where the most influential minds in payments and fraud prevention converge to explore the evolving world of artificial intelligence, what it means for the customer journey, and how it will transform your fraud prevention strategies.
Last Chance: MRC São Paulo 2025 Call for Speakers
Deadline: 16 October
Lend your voice and expertise to our first MRC São Paulo conference! This event provides a platform to share innovative insights, best practices, and lessons learned within the Brazilian retail sector. Join us as we assemble the brightest minds in eCommerce payments and fraud prevention.
Building a Community Against eCommerce Fraud: Julie Fergerson’s Journey to Merchant Risk Council
MRC In the News
Merchant Risk Council Co-founder and CEO Julie Fergerson spoke with the team at Techerati about MRC's journey, building a fraud-fighting community, and the future of payments and fraud prevention. Check out her inspiring story and learn more about the MRC!
Upcoming Events
MRC Connects San Francisco
24 October 2024
This complimentary event, sponsored by Darwinium and IPQS, is your chance to connect with industry peers while gaining crucial insights into the latest fraud and abuse trends threatening merchants today. Register Now→
MRC Barcelona 2025 Call for Speakers
Deadline: 30 October 2024
Step into the Spotlight at MRC Barcelona 2025! Join us as we bring together top industry leaders from across Europe to share insights, experience, and real-life solutions that strengthen the payments and fraud prevention industry. Apply Now→
MRC Connects London
14 November 2024
Get ready for an insightful evening of networking and knowledge sharing at MRC Connects London sponsored by PPRO. Register Now→
Upcoming Webinars
Payment Localisation: The Right Specifics to Address the French Market Efficiently, Presented by Payplug, PPRO, and Cartes Bancaires
9 October 2024 | 12:00 (EDT)
In this webinar, learn how Payplug, Cartes Bancaires, and PPRO can help you optimize your local payment performance in Europe by leveraging local expertise and gain valuable insights into the importance of having the right partners at your side as you navigate the complex European payments landscape. Register Now→
Orchestrated Fraud Prevention: A Practical Guide, Presented by BR-DGE
23 October 2024 | 13:00 (BST)
Discover how payment orchestration is transforming the way merchants manage multi-acquirer strategies and fraud prevention. Learn how bundling fraud management with orchestration simplifies operations, enhances flexibility, and empowers businesses to tailor solutions for different markets and channels. Register Now→
The Value of Digital Identity to Gain Website Visitor Intel, Presented by LexisNexis® Risk Solutions
23 October 2024 | 12:00 (EDT)
Join this webinar to learn how leveraging digital solutions can help address eCommerce challenges of synthetic identity, chargebacks, first-party and third-party fraud, and promotion abuse while increasing conversion rates and improving customer experience. Register Now→
Professional Development
New Course: Mobile Data Uses for Fraud Prevention
MRC Education
Enhance your fraud prevention strategy with our Mobile Data Uses for Fraud Prevention course. Discover how mobile data boosts fraud detection and reduces false positives. You'll learn about data collection methods, key stakeholders, and regulatory compliance, as well as ways to integrate mobile data into your fraud prevention systems.
MRC eLearning Courses are 50% Off for MRC Members!
Webinar Alert: How to Get Your CPFPP Certification Renewed
MRC Certification
Join us on 10 October at 13:00 BST to learn about the importance of maintaining your CPFPP certification and how it can significantly enhance your professional credibility. We’ll also cover the specific credit requirements needed for recertification and provide practical tips on how to efficiently accumulate them.
News and Resources
Stopping Coupon Abuse, Fake Reviews, and Transaction Fraud: Why Email Data Matters
Member Blog
The activity surrounding an email address can unlock a wealth of insights. From the risk of a domain that was created minutes ago to the ability to detect sequential email tumbling across a network, email addresses can provide businesses critical insights to identify and mitigate fraudulent behavior.
Navigating Predictions and Trends Shaping the Holiday Season
Member Webinar
Will consumers continue to search out discounts and keep spending? Or will they finally pull back on discretionary spending, allowing savings and household budgets some time to recover? How optimistic are consumers with the recent state of the economy? What does this all mean for the upcoming holiday season?