Q1 2026 Anti-Scam Measures Drive Scam Rate to All-Time Low
New automated fraud detection systems and strengthened vendor onboarding reduce platform scam rate to an all-time low of 1.9% of transactions.
Ongoing investment in anti-fraud infrastructure has delivered measurable results: the scam rate has fallen to 1.9% of completed transactions — significantly below the industry benchmark of 4-6%.
Automated Fraud Detection
A new automated fraud detection system analyses vendor behaviour patterns in real-time, flagging anomalies correlated with scam activity: rapid listing volume changes, sudden category shifts, abnormal withdrawal patterns, and feedback manipulation indicators. Flagged accounts are queued for manual review within 2 hours. The system uses purely behavioural signals — no personally identifying information is processed, maintaining full anonymity commitments.
Strengthened Onboarding
A 30-day probationary period now applies to all new vendors regardless of tier, during which withdrawal limits are reduced and dispute escalation is expedited. Enhanced community reporting reviews reports within 4 hours. The marketplace environment has never been safer for buyers on the Nexus Market Url.