Notes on fraud, abuse and what they cost ecommerce.

From 5–6 hour Pandas runs to under 10 minutes in DuckDB - without heavy infra. Notes from the trenches.

Disposition data reveals the ground truth about what customers actually return, but it arrives too late to prevent fraud in real-time - so effective fraud prevention relies on pre-return behavioral signals that get smarter when validated by disposition data after the fact.

Pinch announces it's seed fundraise of $5M to build the intelligence layer for commerce risk, modernize post-purchase risk and fraud infrastructure, and build the next layer of trust in digital commerce. ‍

RaaS turns return fraud into organized crime using tech. Learn how RaaS operates, harms retailers, and the crucial steps businesses can take to fight back effectively.

Combat return fraud with a multi-layered approach. Learn how clear policies, staff training, technology, purchase verification, and abuse restrictions protect revenue while maintaining customer experience.

All popular retailers of late have been changing their return and refund policies to fight margin erosion. We explore what's leading to this shift and how Pinch can help make a difference.

Losing money on "free returns"? Learn how dynamic, data-driven return policies reduce rates, cut costs, protect profits, and keep customers happy, turning returns into a competitive advantage.

Return abuse is a growing threat impacting businesses of all sizes. Learn common tactics from wardrobing to cross-account fraud and how to spot crucial signs early to protect your bottom line.

Return abuse is a growing threat to online businesses, costing billions annually. Fraudsters exploit return policies through wardrobing, price switching, and even empty box scams, impacting profitability, logistics, and customer relationships. Learn how retailers fight back with dynamic policies and technology to protect their bottom line without sacrificing customer trust.