Use proportionate verification
Fraud prevention should confirm that an order is legitimate without collecting unnecessary identity documents or credentials. Match the level of review to the order's risk, value, velocity and account history.
Watch for operational signals
Repeated region mismatches, unusual order volume, inconsistent contact details and urgent requests to bypass normal steps may justify a manual review. No single signal proves fraud, so use a consistent checklist rather than intuition alone.
Protect internal access
Limit who can approve exceptions, change delivery details and view private order information. Require two-factor authentication and keep an audit trail for manual decisions.
Preserve useful evidence
Keep order references, timestamps, product scope, agreed warranty terms and non-sensitive support messages. Do not store passwords, one-time codes or authenticator secrets. Clear records help the reseller investigate disputes without creating a new security risk.
Review false positives
An overly aggressive process can block legitimate customers. Track rejected orders and successful appeals, then adjust the review rules. The goal is a defensible process that protects both the reseller and genuine buyers.

