Cardholder Not Present (CNP) Fraud — Cardholder not present fraud involves unauthorized card transactions conducted without presenting the physical card to the merchant. It commonly occurs through online purchases, telephone orders, or similar remote channels. Criminals use stolen payment details to obtain goods or services at another person’s expense.
Added November 6, 2026
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