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Definition
A fraud score is a risk rating that helps systems decide whether an action looks legitimate or suspicious. It may consider factors such as device reputation, location, account history, behavior, transaction details, and past fraud patterns.

Why it matters
Fraud scores matter because they help businesses make faster, more consistent security decisions. A low-risk action can continue normally, while a high-risk action may require extra verification, manual review, or blocking.

Example use case
A customer places an order from a new device, using a shipping address far from their usual location. The system assigns a higher fraud score and sends the order for review before approving the purchase.