The police would track burglars if they left calling cards at the attacked properties. Internet fraudsters usually leave a trail of breadcrumbs whenever they visit websites through specific IP addresses. They reveal their physical location and the device they used to connect to the web.
While online fraudsters take precautions to hide their actual IP addresses, merchants can get valuable insight into their intentions by carefully analyzing accessible information. How can businesses protect themselves from fraudulent activities by examining IP addresses?
