=== FraudGuard - fraud prevention for WooCommerce ===
Contributors: invizo
Tags: fraud protection, anti-fraud,fake orders,fraud detection, order validation
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPL2+
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

It will prevent fake orders and blacklist fraud customers of your store.

== Description ==

**FraudGuard** will prevent fake orders and blacklist fraud customers of your store.

Stop losing money to chargebacks and fraud! FraudGuard analyzes each order in real-time, checking for common fraud indicators such as high-risk countries, address mismatches, and suspicious ordering patterns.

### Key Features

* **Rule-Based Fraud Detection**: Scans orders as they come in to identify potential fraud using customizable rules
* **Risk Scoring System**: Assigns risk scores to orders based on multiple fraud indicators
* **Instant Admin Notifications**: Receive immediate email alerts when suspicious orders are detected
* **High-Risk Country Detection**: Flag orders from countries known for high rates of fraud
* **Address Verification**: Identify mismatches between billing and shipping addresses
* **Customizable Rules**: Configure which fraud indicators to check for based on your business needs
* **Order Status Control**: Automatically hold suspicious orders for review
* **HPOS Compatible**: Works with both traditional and High-Performance Order Storage
* **Detailed Fraud Reports**: View which rules were triggered for each flagged order

### How It Works

1. When a new order is placed, FraudGuard checks it against your configured fraud rules
2. If suspicious patterns are detected, the order is flagged with a risk score
3. Store administrators receive immediate email notifications with order details
4. Flagged orders can be held for review before processing

### Who Needs FraudGuard?

* WooCommerce store owners who want to reduce chargebacks
* Businesses selling high-value products
* Stores that ship internationally
* Anyone who has experienced fraud losses

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/fraudguard-for-woocommerce` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. Navigate to WooCommerce > Settings > FraudGuard to configure your preferences
4. Set up which fraud rules you want to enable and your notification preferences

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Will this plugin slow down my checkout process? =

No. FraudGuard performs its analysis after the order is placed and does not affect the customer checkout experience.

= Does FraudGuard work with all payment gateways? =

Yes. FraudGuard is payment gateway agnostic and works with all WooCommerce payment methods.

= Can I customize which orders are flagged as fraudulent? =

Yes. You can adjust the risk threshold and enable/disable specific fraud detection rules to match your business requirements.

= Is this plugin GDPR compliant? =

Yes. FraudGuard only processes order data that is already collected by WooCommerce and does not collect any additional personal information.

= Does this plugin use AI or machine learning? =

No. FraudGuard uses rule-based detection methods that you configure. It doesn't require any external AI services or machine learning algorithms.

== Screenshots ==

1. FraudGuard Settings
2. Fraud Detection Rules Configuration
3. Order Details with Fraud Risk Score
4. Email Notification Example

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Rule-based fraud detection system
* Immediate email notification system
* High-risk country detection
* Address verification
* Phone number validation
* HPOS compatibility

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release