How Do I Prevent Duplicate Transaction Chargebacks?
Duplicate transaction chargebacks happen when a customer is charged more than once for the same order. Banks treat these as merchant errors, even when the issue comes from gateways, retries, or system delays. The best prevention happens at checkout and immediately after payment, not during the dispute.
Duplicate Charge
Billing Error
Dispute Prevention
Transaction Logs
January 27, 2026
What Proof Does PayPal Accept for an Item Not Received?
PayPal mainly accepts delivery confirmation that shows the item reached the buyer’s address. Without carrier proof, most item not received disputes are lost.
Item Not Received
PayPal Disputes
Proof of Delivery
Tracking Information
January 27, 2026
Why Did Stripe Deny My Dispute?
Stripe usually denies disputes because the bank rejected your evidence, not because Stripe made a judgment call.
Stripe Disputes
Evidence Rejection
Processor Behavior
Bank Requirements
January 27, 2026
What Should Merchants Expect From the Rise of Post-Purchase Fraud in 2026?
More fraud will happen after delivery or access, not before checkout. Merchants will need to monitor customer behavior beyond fulfillment to prevent
Friendly Fraud
Post Purchase Fraud
Dispute Forecasting
Refund Abuse
January 27, 2026
What Friendly Fraud Predictions Should Merchants Expect in 2026?
In 2026, friendly fraud will rise because disputes are easier than contacting support, banks rely more on automation, and customers feel less friction when filing claims. Merchants who rely on reactive dispute fighting will lose more often.
Friendly Fraud
Issuer Automation
Post Purchase Fraud
Dispute Prevention
January 27, 2026
What Chargeback Trends Should Merchants Expect in 2026?
In 2026, chargebacks will move faster, rely more on automation, and punish slow or messy merchant processes. Friendly fraud will keep rising, and prevention will matter more than fighting every dispute.
Chargeback Trends
Friendly Fraud
Issuer Automation
Dispute Prevention
January 25, 2026
How Do I Prevent Chargebacks for Digital Goods?
Prevent digital goods chargebacks by proving access and usage, not just policy language. Make terms clear at checkout, verify buyers before delivery, log every login or download, confirm delivery in writing, and respond fast with structured evidence when disputes appear.
Digital Goods Dispute
Proof of Service
Communication Logs
Friendly Fraud
Digital Goods Sellers
January 25, 2026
Why Do I Keep Losing Chargeback Disputes?
Merchants usually lose chargeback disputes because the evidence does not match the reason code, responses are late, or the dispute was never winnable. Fixing process gaps matters more than writing longer responses.
Evidence Rejection
Issuer Requirements
Dispute Workflows
Processor Behavior
January 25, 2026
What Should I Do When a Customer Claims a Charge Is Unauthorized?
Check the transaction fast. Talk to the customer. If it is real fraud, request a refund early to avoid additional fees. If the data indicates that the customer made the purchase, collect proof and be prepared to dispute. Speed matters more than debating intent.
Unauthorized
Friendly Fraud
Bank Requirements
Dispute Workflows
January 25, 2026
How Do I Reduce Item Not Received Chargebacks?
To reduce Item Not Received chargebacks, you need tighter shipping controls, clearer delivery proof, and fewer chances for customer confusion. Most INR disputes come from weak tracking, address issues, or buyers skipping support. Fix those points, and INR rates drop fast.
Item Not Received
Proof of Delivery
Fulfillment Delays
Policy Gaps
Friendly Fraud
January 25, 2026
How Do I Fight a PayPal Item Not Received Dispute?
To fight a PayPal Item Not Received dispute, you need proof that the order was shipped to the buyer’s PayPal address and delivered successfully. PayPal relies heavily on valid tracking, address matching, and Seller Protection eligibility. If you cannot prove delivery or the transaction is not eligible, you will almost always lose.
PayPal Disputes
Item Not Received
Proof of Delivery
Issuer Requirements
January 22, 2026
What Evidence Do I Need to Win a Stripe Chargeback?
To win a Stripe chargeback, submit evidence that proves the payment was authorized, the customer received or used what they bought, and your policies were clearly shown before checkout. Stripe disputes are decided by card networks, so relevance and clarity matter more than volume.
Stripe Chargebacks
Proof of Delivery
Authorization Proof
Bank Requirements
Subscription Dispute
January 22, 2026
How Do I Prevent Friendly Fraud on My Shopify Store?
Cut friendly fraud on Shopify by tightening fraud checks, using tracked shipping with proof of delivery, making policies clear at checkout, and keeping strong evidence and written support records for every order.
Friendly Fraud
Proof of Delivery
Communication Logs
Shopify Fraud Analysis
Order Verification
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