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Fraud Protection FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Bolt's Fraud Protection solution for embedded checkout.

To sign up for Bolt’s Fraud Protection solution for embedded checkout, submit an application so our team can assess the protection needs of your business.

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Bolt offers Fraud Protection to merchants that meet certain annual GMV qualifications. If you’re eligible, you can apply from Bolt Merchant Dashboard > Fraud Protection.

Benefits #

Take advantage of multiple layers of protection against fraudulent transactions.

✓ Recaptcha #

Our scoring system detects bot-like activity typically associated with card testing attacks.

✓ Allowlist & Blocklist #

Bolt-managed rules can block pre-authorization (blocklist) or skip risk review (allowlist).

✓ 3DS2 #

Bolt supports 3DS2 for users of Bolt Payments to enable international transactions where secure customer authentication is required.

✓ Risk Machine Learning #

Bolt’s machine learning generates a risk score based on data points collected on the order.

✓ Risk Analyst Review #

The top 3% of riskiest orders are sent to an analyst for qualitative review. In some cases, Bolt issues micro-authorization transactions to verify that the shopper has access to the provided credit card account.

✓ Declined Order Recovery #

Merchants can view rejected order insights and request a re-review from Bolt for suspected false positives.

FAQs #

How does the application process work? #

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What are processing statements, and why do I need to upload them? #

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How should I format the statement files for upload? #

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How does a Fraud Protection contract work? #

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How do I offboard from Fraud Protection? #

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