Some fraudsters attempt to bypass authorization checks by using "CCN" (Credit Card Number) methods, checking cards for low amounts (like $0.50 or $1.00). They believe this avoids alerting the cardholder.
Payment processors may shut down a merchant's account if they detect a high volume of failed, suspicious transactions.
A basic mathematical formula used to determine if a card number is formatted correctly. This does not tell you if the card has funds or is active.
: Never hard-code your Stripe secret keys directly into your scripts. Use environment variables or a secure method to store and retrieve your keys.
Some fraudsters attempt to bypass authorization checks by using "CCN" (Credit Card Number) methods, checking cards for low amounts (like $0.50 or $1.00). They believe this avoids alerting the cardholder.
Payment processors may shut down a merchant's account if they detect a high volume of failed, suspicious transactions.
A basic mathematical formula used to determine if a card number is formatted correctly. This does not tell you if the card has funds or is active.
: Never hard-code your Stripe secret keys directly into your scripts. Use environment variables or a secure method to store and retrieve your keys.
