Prevent fraud in WooCommerce with smart AI fraud detection
The AI Fraud Detection feature automatically analyzes WooCommerce orders in real time using Google or OpenAI intelligence. It assigns each order a fraud risk score and blocks suspicious transactions automatically based on your set threshold.
💰 Real revenue impact: what you lose without this rule
Manual fraud detection can be time-consuming and unreliable. With AI-driven automation, you can stop fraudulent orders before they cause chargebacks or losses.
| 🚫 Without rules | ✅ With rules |
|---|---|
| Fraudulent users place fake or stolen card orders | AI blocks high-risk transactions before payment completes |
| Store owners spend hours manually reviewing suspicious orders | Save time and reduce fraud-related losses by 50% |
In The Article
How to use smart AI fraud detection
Use AI Fraud Detection to instantly evaluate every new order in WooCommerce and automatically block users whose risk score exceeds your set AI Threshold.
Benefits of smart AI fraud detection
- Automatically detect and block fraudulent users or orders
- Reduce chargebacks and refunds caused by fake transactions
- Get detailed AI decision data for every order
- Choose between Google and OpenAI for fraud analysis
- Works with all payment gateways in WooCommerce
How to configure — step guide
- Go to Dashboard → Dotstore → fraud prevention → settings
- Scroll to the AI Fraud Detection section
Choose your AI Provider (Google or OpenAI)
Enter your API Key from your provider account
Set your AI Threshold to Block — for example,
70(0–100 scale)- Orders with a score higher than 70 will be automatically blocked
Click Save changes
AI Fraud Detection Settings
Once activated, all new orders are scanned automatically. AI evaluates risk factors such as IP address, phone number, email, and payment method to determine whether to allow or block the order.
Real examples
Example 1
AI Threshold = 70
Order risk score = 82% → Order Blocked
Result: The Fraudulent user was blocked automatically.
Example 2
AI Threshold = 60
Order risk score = 45% → Order Allowed
Result: Genuine customer’s order processed normally.
Expected outcome
When a customer places an order, the plugin automatically sends data to the selected AI provider (Google/OpenAI). The AI returns a risk score and decision. If the score exceeds your threshold, the order is blocked, and details like AI Risk Factor, AI Decision, and Triggered Rules (IP, email, payment, etc.) are displayed on the admin order page.
FAQs
1. How does AI decide whether to block an order?
AI analyzes order data like IP, phone, email, and payment method. Based on your threshold, it automatically allows or blocks the order.
2. Can I choose between Google and OpenAI?
Yes, select your preferred provider from the AI Provider dropdown in settings.
3. Is the AI Fraud Detection feature automatic?
Yes, once configured, it runs automatically on every new order.
4. Can I test this feature before buying?
Yes, you can try the demo to see how AI detects and blocks fraudulent users in real time.
5. Do I need a paid API key?
Yes, you must generate your API key from Google or OpenAI, and charges apply based on usage.