Stripe Radar — Complete Guide to Fraud Prevention

In this tutorial, you will learn about Stripe Radar. We cover key concepts, practical examples, and best practices to help you master this topic.

Stripe Radar uses Machine Learning to detect and prevent fraudulent payments, with customizable rules, block lists, and risk scoring for chargeback reduction without manual review.

What You'll Learn

• How Stripe Radar detects fraud
• Custom rule creation for business-specific patterns
• Radar integration with PaymentIntent

Why It Matters

Chargebacks cost time and money. Stripe Radar blocks fraudulent transactions before they complete, reducing chargeback rates and manual review overhead.

Real-World Use

Durga Antivirus Pro uses Radar with custom rules: block payments from high-risk countries, require 3D Secure for orders over $500, and flag multiple declined attempts from the same IP.

What's Next

Learn about Stripe disputes for chargeback handling, or explore Stripe Connect for marketplace fraud protection.