Risk signals

Updated on 12.09.25
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Overview

Risk signals are color-coded tags in SEON that highlight fraud risk at a glance. Each one is powered by rules from SEON’s fraud library, ensuring consistent and reliable signals.

  • Red: High-risk
  • Yellow: Medium-risk
  • Green: Low-risk or positive signal

 

How risk signals help

  • Immediate clarity: Flags risk without needing to dig into raw widget data.
  • Visual prioritization: Makes risky behavior stand out at a glance.
  • No extra configuration: Built into the SEON UI and live with every alert transaction.
  • Trusted insights: Based on SEON’s fraud prevention experience across global industries.

 

How they work

  • Tags appear inside each widget (Email, Phone, IP, Device & OS, List Status) automatically when a transaction or alert loads. You can also find Risk Signals summarized in the AI Summary, where the most relevant tags are grouped and highlighted in the summary section.
  • Each tag fires only if its associated rule evaluates true, meaning you won’t see clutter from irrelevant labels.
  • Tags are advisory only. They do not impact scoring or block decisions unless incorporated into your own custom rules.
  • Tooltips provide a short explanation of each signal.

 

Example signals

Email

Disposable domain: Address comes from a well-known throw-away provider.

Phone

Disposable number: Number belongs to a temporary or virtual carrier.

IP

TOR exit node: Connection is routed through the TOR network.

Device

High-risk device: Fingerprint matches patterns linked to fraud-heavy behaviour.

Our library of risk signals is always expanding. New tags will appear automatically once they meet quality standards for accuracy and relevance.