A
Adyen20
FRAUD
Fraud/Security
Suspected fraudulent activity or security blocks
Do Not Retry
Retry will not succeed
Description
Pre-authorisation risk checks resulted in a fraud score of 100 or more. The transaction is flagged as fraudulent.
Recommended Action
Do not retry. Investigate the transaction and the customer.
Common Causes
- High fraud risk score from Adyen risk engine
- Multiple risk signals triggered
Recovery Tips
- Review RevenueProtect risk rules
- If the customer is legitimate, consider adjusting risk thresholds
- Request an alternative payment method after verification
Quick Reference
Code
20
Category
Fraud/Security
Retryable
No
Source
Adyen
Related Decline Codes
5Non-Retryable
Blocked Card
The card used for the transaction is blocked and therefore unusable.
6Non-Retryable
Expired Card
The card used for the transaction has expired and is therefore unusable.
8Non-Retryable
Invalid Card Number
The specified card number is incorrect or invalid.
10Non-Retryable
Not Supported
The shopper's bank does not support or does not allow this type of transaction.
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