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Shopify fraud & checkout tutorials

Step-by-step tutorials for Shopify merchants: block IPs, countries, VPNs and bots, set up checkout rules and automate fraud-order handling — no code needed.

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Blocking Repeat Chargeback Customers
Tutorial7 min read

Blocking Repeat Chargeback Customers

A customer who charged back once often comes back under a new name. Learn how to build a durable chargeback blocklist keyed on email, phone, address, and device, without punishing honest repeat buyers.

2026-05-19
Stopping Scalper Bots on Limited Drops
Tutorial6 min read

Stopping Scalper Bots on Limited Drops

Limited drops attract scalper bots that clear inventory in seconds and leave real fans empty-handed. Learn the tactics scalpers use, and the queues, rate limits, and checkout controls that make your drop fair again.

2026-05-19
Empty-Box & Switch Return Fraud
Tutorial6 min read

Empty-Box & Switch Return Fraud

Return fraud costs merchants billions—empty boxes, swapped items, and worn goods sent back for full refunds. Learn the common tactics, build an inspection SOP, and flag serial returners before they drain your margin.

2026-05-19
How to Block an IP Address in Shopify (2026 Guide)
Tutorial8 min read

How to Block an IP Address in Shopify (2026 Guide)

Step-by-step guide to blocking IP addresses on Shopify in 2026 — using Shopify Functions, free apps, and country-level rules to stop fraud, bots, and abusive visitors.

2026-05-12
How to Block a Country in Shopify (Complete 2026 Guide)
Tutorial7 min read

How to Block a Country in Shopify (Complete 2026 Guide)

Block visitors and orders from any country in Shopify without code. Learn country blocking, geo-redirects, and how to allow only selected regions for free.

2026-05-08
Detecting Disposable & VOIP Phone Numbers
Tutorial6 min read

Detecting Disposable & VOIP Phone Numbers

Fraudsters lean on VOIP and burner numbers to pass phone verification and hide their identity. Learn the signals that flag disposable numbers at checkout and the verification steps that catch them.

2026-05-07
Stopping Review & Wishlist Spam
Tutorial7 min read

Stopping Review & Wishlist Spam

Fake reviews and spam accounts poison trust, skew wishlists, and bury real feedback. Combine moderation workflows with upstream bot filtering to keep the spam out before it ever hits your storefront.

2026-05-06
How to Auto-Cancel High-Risk Orders on Shopify (2026)
Tutorial8 min read

How to Auto-Cancel High-Risk Orders on Shopify (2026)

Set up auto-cancellation of high-risk Shopify orders before fulfillment. Cut chargebacks 50%, stop card-testers, and stop shipping to fraudsters automatically.

2026-04-29
How to Block Tor Traffic on Shopify (and Why You Should)
Tutorial6 min read

How to Block Tor Traffic on Shopify (and Why You Should)

Block Tor exit-node traffic on your Shopify store in 2 minutes. Stop card-testers, scrapers, and anonymous fraud at the source.

2026-04-25
How to Block Alihunter, PPSpy, and Minea on Shopify
Tutorial8 min read

How to Block Alihunter, PPSpy, and Minea on Shopify

Stop competitors and dropshippers from scraping your Shopify store with spy browser extensions. Block PPSpy, Alihunter, Minea, and Koala Inspector in minutes.

2026-04-22
How to Block Proxy Traffic on Shopify (Residential & Datacenter)
Tutorial7 min read

How to Block Proxy Traffic on Shopify (Residential & Datacenter)

Detect and block proxy traffic on Shopify — residential proxies, datacenter IPs, and rotating proxy networks. Stop scrapers and card-testers.

2026-04-12
Click Fraud on Your Shopify Store Ads
Tutorial6 min read

Click Fraud on Your Shopify Store Ads

Bot clicks quietly drain ad budgets, inflate CPCs, and wreck your conversion data. Learn how to spot click fraud on your Shopify campaigns and use IP, user-agent, and network filtering to protect every dollar you spend.

2026-04-11
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