Expansive Data and Coverage

LegitScript's data universe is unmatched in size and quality, with global risk detection expertise in more than 60 high-risk areas and cross-platform intelligence that spans merchants, ad platforms, marketplaces, and social media.

Advanced Transaction Laundering Detection

LegitScript's investigative experts research suspicious activity and confirm fraud so that you don’t have to. And, our Merchant Monitoring includes our Transaction Laundering Detection by default, keeping your portfolio protected.

Unparalleled Accuracy and Expertise

Our highly skilled analysts and policy experts dig deep to review edge cases and provide nuanced insights, eliminating false positives and false negatives, and ensuring the results you receive are always actionable.

Reliable Support and Collaborative Partnership

We're committed to providing a superior customer experience, with an account team that includes the experts monitoring your merchants and strategic support to help you get the most value from our solutions.

Dan Frechtling shares how LegitScript helps acquirers reduce merchant risk and prepare for Mastercard’s Merchant Monitoring Program (MMP) January 1, 2026 deadline.

The latest revision to Mastercard’s Merchant Monitoring Program (MMP) signals a major shift in how payments companies must manage compliance. The updated rules raise expectations for both onboarding and ongoing oversight, requiring acquirers to demonstrate deeper visibility into merchant activity, all of which, LegitScript is already equipped for.

Artificial intelligence has transformed how people create and share digital content. But as AI tools become more advanced, they’ve also created new compliance and reputational risks for payment service providers. Learn how these new tools impact you.

The FTC increasingly views payment service providers as vital gatekeepers against fraudulent activity. Learn what the FTC does, how it approaches enforcement, when trends are shaping policy, and what this means for payments companies.

Updates to the Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) and Mastercard’s Merchant Monitoring Program (MMP) soon take effect, marking one of the most significant shifts in payments compliance in years. Learn how it impacts you.

Artificial intelligence may be one of the hottest topics in payment processing, but industry leaders say its role in payments is an opportunity that requires a thoughtful approach and critical thinking. Read more about AI is impacting workflows in the payments industry.

The European Commission recently revealed a report in which it purchased many violative and dangerous products on major e-commerce platforms. This investigation may have widespread implications for these platforms and e-commerce at large. Learn more.

While some skin lightening products may be effective, they can come with risks that are often hidden and can even be life-threatening. Keep reading to understand risks and relevant trends with these products, and how LegitScript’s work mitigates their potential for harm.

Despite the risks transaction laundering poses, many payments companies struggle with how to approach it. What are the fundamental tools you need to mitigate the risk of transaction laundering? In this course, we’ll discuss the tactics used by transaction launderers and share best practices for identifying fraudsters.

Sweepstakes casinos are gaining in popularity — and in regulatory scrutiny. In our recent webinar, we broke down the complexities of these models and the risks they present for payments providers, internet platforms, and consumers alike. Read the key takeaways.

What can AI really do for payments companies — and where does it fall short? Executives from Maverick Payments and LegitScript share firsthand insights into how their organizations are approaching AI today. Register now.

Merchant risk management solutions — which ones are right for your company? Compare in-house risk management to third-party solutions and tips for choosing the right provider.

Many online casinos have adapted their business model to offer free-to-play sweepstakes to avoid gambling regulations, creating a gateway for young audiences to enter the world of betting. Learn more about the risks of these services and the laws governing them.

In a dynamic regulatory landscape, certification is becoming not just an asset but a necessity for highly regulated businesses to acquire services such as payment processing. Get the recap from our latest webinar, then watch the full presentation.

In our recent webinar on online abortion pill sales, experts outlined how recent legal changes are reshaping access to medication abortion and highlighted emerging threats facing online platforms and payment service providers. Read our key takeaways from the presentation.

New forms of online gambling present heightened risk to payment service providers through chargebacks, fraud, and reputational damage. In this webinar, learn about the regulations and risks around social gaming, sweepstakes casinos, and other forms of novel online gambling.

Getting onboarding right is crucial for compliance, security, and long-term growth. Keep reading to understand critical areas of risk, then use our onboarding checklist to ensure your processes are adhering to industry best practices.

Understand how pharmaceutical manufacturing has been changing, what areas are most frequently reviewed by advertising and payment platforms, and how LegitScript Certification helps manufacturers demonstrate their credibility in this dynamic landscape.

In the payments world, KYB is all about verifying the legitimacy of a business and the people behind it before you let them onto your platform. Keep reading to understand what KYB is, how it differs from KYC, and how best to integrate it into your workflow.

In this LegitScript-hosted webinar, expert panelists offered a pragmatic look at how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of merchant onboarding and underwriting, and how to adapt without compromising speed or security. Read our key takeaways from the talk.