Visa is aware of recent incidents in the U.S. in which criminals are committing fraud through processing fraudulent purchase return transactions. The fraud scheme involves cloned POS devices and funds are cashed out at ATMs after the purchase returns have been posted to the cards. The purpose of this Visa Security Alert is to provide clients with an understanding of the threat landscape and best practices for securing the environment.

From 14 April 2018, EMV-enabled merchants in the U.S. and Canada have the option to stop capturing signatures as a method of cardholder verification. Those same merchants will also no longer be required to retain and store transaction receipts.

The subject of credit card surcharging has generated a great deal of interest and confusion in the payment industry. To help navigate you through some of the rules, UTA has answered many of the primary questions posed by its customers that have implemented surcharging.