WHMCS provides a range of tools and settings to help mitigate the risk of fraudulent activity within your hosting and billing system. These tools are designed to help identify potentially fraudulent orders, transactions, or activities, allowing you to take appropriate action. Here are some of the key features and settings related to fraud protection in WHMCS:

1. Fraud Protection Tools:

   • WHMCS offers integrations with popular fraud protection services and tools, such as MaxMind, FraudLabs Pro, and others. These services analyze various factors to assess the risk associated with an order or transaction.

2. MaxMind Integration:

   • WHMCS includes integration with MaxMind, a widely used fraud prevention service. This integration allows you to perform IP address and geolocation-based fraud checks on orders.

3. Automated Fraud Checks:

   • You can configure WHMCS to automatically perform fraud checks on new orders. This can include checks based on factors like IP address, location, and more.

4. FraudLabs Pro Integration:

   • WHMCS supports integration with FraudLabs Pro, which offers a comprehensive set of fraud detection and prevention tools.

5. Risk Scoring:

   • WHMCS can assign a risk score to orders based on various criteria. You can define thresholds for these scores to automatically flag orders for manual review or take other actions.

6. Custom Rules:

   • WHMCS allows you to define custom fraud rules based on specific criteria you consider important. These rules can be used to trigger actions or alerts for potentially fraudulent activity.

7. Manual Review:

   • WHMCS provides the option to manually review orders that are flagged as potentially fraudulent. This allows you to assess the situation and take appropriate action.

8. Fraud Logs:

   • WHMCS keeps logs of the results of fraud checks, allowing you to review and track any suspicious activity.

9. Blocking Fraudulent Orders:

   • You can configure WHMCS to automatically block or reject orders that are identified as high-risk or potentially fraudulent.

10. Notification Alerts:

    • WHMCS can send email notifications or alerts for orders that meet specific criteria or risk thresholds.

It's important to note that while these tools and settings can help in identifying potentially fraudulent activity, they are not foolproof. It's always advisable to have additional security measures in place and to stay vigilant for any suspicious behavior. Additionally, keeping abreast of industry best practices for fraud prevention is crucial for maintaining a secure hosting environment.