What is an IP Fraud Check?
Imagine your website is a house. Most people who knock on your door are neighbors or friends (Legitimate Users). But sometimes, a person wears a mask (VPN/Proxy) so you can't see who they really are. An IP Fraud Check is like a security camera that can see through that mask.
Our tool looks at the "ID card" of every IP address to see if it belongs to a real home or a server room. If an IP looks suspicious, we give it a high Fraud Score.
How businesses use this:
Online stores use this tool to stop "Chargebacks." If someone tries to buy something using a "High Risk" IP, the store might cancel the order to prevent losing money to a hacker.
Residential vs. Datacenter IPs
Residential IPs are the best. They are given to real people by internet companies like Comcast or AT&T. Datacenter IPs come from huge computer warehouses (like AWS). While they are not always "bad," hackers love using them because they are cheap and easy to hide behind.
Understanding Your Fraud Score
- 0-30 (Safe): These are usually real people at home. You can trust these visitors.
- 31-70 (Watch Out): This might be a person at a big office or someone using a common VPN.
- 71-100 (High Risk): These IPs are almost always used by bots or scammers. We recommend blocking these connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I lower my own fraud score?
Yes! If your score is high, try turning off your VPN or Proxy. Using a standard home internet connection will usually give you a very low, safe score.
Is a 100% score always a hacker?
Not always, but it is a "bot" 99% of the time. Some high scores come from privacy tools like the Tor Browser, which is used by both good people and hackers.