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Fraud Prevention

Advanced FraudDetection API

AI-powered fraud detection with 99.7% accuracy and sub-200ms response times. Protect your business from sophisticated fraud attacks with comprehensive multi-vector analysis and real-time threat intelligence.

99.7%

Detection Accuracy

<200ms

Response Time

500M+

Fraud Indicators

Advanced Fraud Detection Capabilities

AI-powered multi-vector analysis for comprehensive fraud prevention

Advanced AI Fraud Detection

Machine learning algorithms trained on billions of fraud patterns to detect sophisticated attacks in real-time. Our AI models analyze behavioral patterns, device fingerprints, and transaction anomalies with 99.7% accuracy.

99.7% detection accuracy
Real-time analysis
Pattern recognition
Behavioral modeling

Multi-Vector Risk Analysis

Comprehensive risk assessment across phone, email, IP, and identity vectors. Cross-reference data points to build complete fraud profiles and identify coordinated attack campaigns.

Multi-data correlation
Identity verification
Attack campaign detection
Risk profile building

Real-Time Threat Intelligence

Live threat feeds from 100+ security sources including honeypots, fraud networks, and global security partners. Stay ahead of emerging threats with real-time updates.

100+ threat sources
Real-time updates
Global intelligence network
Emerging threat detection

Device & Network Fingerprinting

Advanced device fingerprinting and network analysis to identify fraudsters across devices and sessions. Detect device spoofing, emulators, and suspicious network patterns.

Device fingerprinting
Emulator detection
Network analysis
Session tracking

Global Fraud Database

Access to the world's largest fraud database with 500+ million known fraud indicators, blacklists, and reputation scores. Continuously updated with new threats and patterns.

500M+ fraud indicators
Global blacklists
Reputation scoring
Continuous updates

Sub-200ms Response Times

Lightning-fast fraud scoring with average response times under 200ms. Make real-time decisions without impacting user experience or conversion rates.

<200ms response time
Real-time decisions
Low latency analysis
High-performance API

Fraud Detection Use Cases & Results

Proven fraud prevention across industries with measurable impact on security and revenue

Payment & Transaction Fraud

Prevent credit card fraud, account takeover, and suspicious transactions. Analyze payment patterns, device fingerprints, and user behavior to block fraudulent purchases.

94% fraud prevention
  • Credit card protection
  • Account takeover prevention
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Chargeback reduction

Account Registration & Identity Fraud

Detect fake account creation, synthetic identities, and identity theft during registration. Verify user identities and prevent fraudulent account creation.

88% fake account detection
  • Fake account blocking
  • Identity verification
  • Synthetic ID detection
  • Registration protection

Communications & SMS Fraud

Identify fraudulent phone numbers, SIM swap attacks, and suspicious communication patterns. Protect SMS verification and phone-based authentication systems.

92% attack prevention
  • SIM swap detection
  • SMS fraud prevention
  • Phone verification
  • Communication security

Digital Marketing & Ad Fraud

Protect advertising spend from click fraud, bot traffic, and invalid engagement. Ensure marketing budgets reach real users and improve campaign ROI.

76% cost savings
  • Click fraud prevention
  • Bot traffic filtering
  • Ad spend protection
  • Campaign optimization

Business & B2B Fraud

Verify business identities, detect fraudulent companies, and prevent B2B fraud. Analyze business registration data, financial records, and corporate networks.

91% business verification
  • Business verification
  • Corporate fraud detection
  • Vendor screening
  • Partnership validation

E-commerce & Retail Fraud

Comprehensive e-commerce fraud protection including shipping fraud, return abuse, and promotional fraud. Protect revenue while maintaining customer experience.

85% revenue protection
  • Shipping fraud prevention
  • Return abuse detection
  • Promotional fraud blocking
  • Revenue protection

Fraud Detection Market Insights

Industry research and statistics highlighting the critical need for fraud prevention

Global Fraud Impact

Mobile Threat Rate39%
Avg Attack Cost$9.5M

KeepNet Labs research shows smishing accounts for 39% of mobile threats in 2024, with successful attacks costing organizations over $9.5M on average.

Identity & Digital Security

Mobile Digital Identity3B+
FTC Fraud Origin Rate50%

Industry research indicates 3+ billion people use mobile phones as their primary digital identity, while nearly 50% of fraud reported to the FTC originates from phone/SMS channels.

Fraud Prevention Industry Impact

33%

Finance Sector Targeting

27%

Healthcare Attacks

23%

Government Targeting

$3.13

Cost per $1 Fraud Loss

Security research shows finance (33%), healthcare (27%), and government (23%) are primary targets for fraud attacks. For every dollar lost to fraud,businesses incur $3.13 in related costs.

Why Choose 1Lookup Fraud Detection?

Industry-leading fraud prevention with superior accuracy and performance

Highest Detection Accuracy

99.7% fraud detection vs 85-92% industry average with lowest false positive rates

Fastest Response Times

Sub-200ms fraud scoring vs 500-1000ms typical industry response times

Largest Fraud Database

500M+ fraud indicators vs 50-100M that most competitors maintain

Real-Time Threat Intelligence

Live threat feeds vs daily/weekly updates from other fraud detection services

Simple Fraud Detection Integration

Comprehensive fraud analysis with a single API call

POST /v1/detect/fraud
// Comprehensive fraud detection analysis
const response = await fetch('https://api.1lookup.io/v1/detect/fraud', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    phone: '+14155552671',
    email: 'user@example.com',
    ip: '192.168.1.100',
    device_fingerprint: 'abc123...',
    transaction_amount: 299.99,
    user_agent: 'Mozilla/5.0...',
    include_threat_intelligence: true
  })
})

// Comprehensive fraud analysis in <200ms
{
  "overall_fraud_score": 15,
  "risk_level": "low",
  "fraud_probability": 0.05,
  "phone_analysis": {
    "valid": true,
    "fraud_score": 8,
    "sim_swap_risk": "low",
    "spam_reports": 0,
    "suspicious_activity": false
  },
  "email_analysis": {
    "valid": true,
    "fraud_score": 12,
    "disposable": false,
    "reputation": "good",
    "breach_history": false
  },
  "ip_analysis": {
    "fraud_score": 20,
    "vpn_detected": false,
    "proxy_detected": false,
    "threat_level": "low",
    "geolocation_match": true
  },
  "device_analysis": {
    "fraud_score": 18,
    "emulator_detected": false,
    "device_spoofing": false,
    "suspicious_patterns": false
  },
  "behavioral_analysis": {
    "velocity_check": "normal",
    "pattern_anomalies": [],
    "session_consistency": true,
    "user_behavior_score": 10
  },
  "threat_intelligence": {
    "known_fraudster": false,
    "blacklist_matches": [],
    "fraud_network": null,
    "campaign_involvement": false
  },
  "recommendations": [
    "approve_transaction",
    "standard_monitoring"
  ],
  "tokens_used": 5,
  "processing_time_ms": 187
}

Fraud Detection API FAQ

Common questions about our fraud prevention service

Our fraud detection maintains 99.7% accuracy with industry-leading low false positive rates. We use advanced machine learning algorithms trained on billions of fraud patterns, combined with real-time threat intelligence from 100+ sources.

Our system detects payment fraud, account takeover, identity theft, synthetic identities, SIM swap attacks, device spoofing, bot traffic, click fraud, and coordinated fraud campaigns. We analyze multiple data vectors for comprehensive protection.

We deliver fraud scores in under 200ms on average, enabling real-time decision making without impacting user experience. Our distributed infrastructure ensures low latency globally with enterprise-grade reliability.

Yes, we maintain industry-leading low false positive rates (under 0.3%) and provide customizable risk thresholds. You can adjust sensitivity levels and create custom rules to balance fraud prevention with user experience.

Our AI models continuously learn from new fraud patterns and adapt in real-time. We receive threat intelligence from 100+ global sources and our machine learning algorithms automatically detect anomalies and emerging attack vectors.

Absolutely! Our API integrates seamlessly with existing fraud platforms, payment processors, and security systems. We provide webhooks, SDKs, and detailed documentation for easy integration with your current infrastructure.

We analyze device fingerprints, IP geolocation, phone/email reputation, behavioral patterns, transaction history, network analysis, and identity verification data. All data is processed in compliance with privacy regulations.

Yes, we provide real-time fraud monitoring with instant alerts for high-risk activities. You can set up custom alert thresholds, receive webhook notifications, and access detailed fraud investigation tools and reporting.

Technical Specifications

Detection Accuracy

99.7%

Response Time

<200ms

Fraud Database

500M+ indicators

Threat Sources

100+ feeds

False Positives

<0.3%

Global Coverage

200+ countries

Start Preventing Fraud Today

Protect your business with industry-leading fraud detection. Stop sophisticated attacks before they impact your revenue and reputation.

100 free fraud checks • Setup in 5 minutes • Premium support