Rules
Set up custom fraud prevention rules
Rules
The Rules section allows you to create custom fraud prevention rules tailored to your business. Define conditions that automatically block, review, or approve transactions based on specific criteria.
Rules Overview
Active Rules
View all active rules with:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Rule Name | Descriptive name |
| Conditions | What triggers the rule |
| Action | Block, Review, or Approve |
| Matches | Transactions matched |
| Status | Active or Disabled |
Creating Rules
Step 1: Name Your Rule
Give the rule a clear, descriptive name:
- ✅ "Block transactions over 50k from new customers"
- ❌ "Rule 1"
Step 2: Define Conditions
Set one or more conditions:
Amount Conditions
| Condition | Example |
|---|---|
| Greater than | Amount > ₱50,000 |
| Less than | Amount < ₱100 |
| Between | Amount ₱10,000 - ₱50,000 |
| Equals | Amount = ₱999 |
Customer Conditions
| Condition | Example |
|---|---|
| Is new customer | First transaction |
| Email domain | @disposable-email.com |
| Customer country | Country = Nigeria |
| Has previous chargeback | Chargeback count > 0 |
Payment Conditions
| Condition | Example |
|---|---|
| Payment method | Method = Card |
| Card country | Card issued in = Foreign |
| BIN | BIN starts with 4xxx |
Velocity Conditions
| Condition | Example |
|---|---|
| Transactions per hour | Count > 5 in 1 hour |
| Amount per day | Total > ₱100,000 in 24 hours |
| Same card uses | Card used > 3 times today |
Location Conditions
| Condition | Example |
|---|---|
| IP country | IP from = High-risk country |
| IP type | IP is VPN/Proxy |
| Location mismatch | IP country ≠ Card country |
Step 3: Choose Action
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Block | Automatically reject the transaction |
| Review | Send to manual review queue |
| Approve | Bypass other rules (whitelist) |
| Increase score | Add points to risk score |
Step 4: Set Priority
Higher priority rules are evaluated first:
- Priority 1 (highest)
- Priority 10 (lowest)
Example Rules
Block High-Value New Customer
IF: Amount > ₱50,000
AND: Customer is new
AND: Payment method = Card
THEN: Block transaction
Review International Cards
IF: Card country ≠ Philippines
AND: Amount > ₱10,000
THEN: Send to review
Whitelist Repeat Customers
IF: Customer orders > 5
AND: No chargebacks
AND: Account age > 30 days
THEN: Approve (bypass other rules)
Block Velocity Abuse
IF: Same email > 3 transactions
AND: Within 1 hour
THEN: Block transaction
Managing Rules
Enable/Disable Rules
Toggle rules on or off without deleting:
- Find the rule
- Click the toggle
- Rule is immediately active/inactive
Edit Rules
Modify existing rules:
- Click the rule
- Make changes
- Save
Note: Changes take effect immediately.
Delete Rules
Remove rules permanently:
- Click the rule
- Click "Delete"
- Confirm deletion
Duplicate Rules
Create a copy of an existing rule:
- Click the rule
- Click "Duplicate"
- Modify the copy
- Save with new name
Rule Testing
Test Mode
Test rules before going live:
- Create rule in test mode
- View hypothetical matches
- Verify behavior
- Activate when ready
Simulation
See how rules would have affected past transactions:
- Select date range
- Run simulation
- View would-be matches
- Adjust rules as needed
Rule Analytics
Performance Metrics
Track how rules are performing:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Matches | Total transactions matched |
| True positives | Correctly blocked fraud |
| False positives | Legitimate orders blocked |
| Block rate | % of transactions blocked |
Rule Effectiveness
For each rule, view:
- Number of matches
- Fraud caught (confirmed)
- Customer complaints
- Chargeback prevention
Best Practices
| Practice | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Be specific | Narrow rules catch fewer false positives |
| Test first | Use test mode before activating |
| Monitor impact | Check for customer complaints |
| Document logic | Add notes explaining why |
| Review regularly | Audit rules quarterly |
| Start conservative | Begin with review, then block |
Common Rule Patterns
| Goal | Rule Pattern |
|---|---|
| Block fraud rings | Velocity + new customer |
| Catch card testing | Multiple small amounts + same card |
| Block high-risk countries | Country + high amount |
| Protect high-value orders | Amount threshold + review |
| Whitelist VIPs | Customer history + approve |
Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have questions about fraud rules!
Updated about 15 hours ago
