Risk indicators

The API will return indcators to help you understand the potential risks we have identified by analysing the invoice.

Email

Risk Name	Risk Level	Description
Disposable email detected	HIGH_RISK	Disposable emails are often used to conceal identity and avoid detection, making them a high-risk indicator.
Newly registered domain	HIGH_RISK	A recently registered domain may indicate attempts to evade detection or establish fake accounts.
Too high numbers ratio in the email	HIGH_RISK	An unusually high ratio of numbers in the email address is often associated with synthetic or fake accounts.
Accept-all email domain	HIGH_RISK	Domains with accept-all policies mask unverified addresses, posing a higher fraud risk.
Domain website doesn’t exist	MEDIUM_RISK	The lack of a website for the domain raises legitimacy concerns about the email address.
Invalid email domain	MEDIUM_RISK	The domain of this email appears invalid, which may signal a fraudulent or inactive account.
Suspicious behavior detected	MEDIUM_RISK	Unusual or suspicious activity patterns detected in association with this email address.
No linked social accounts	MEDIUM_RISK	A lack of linked social media accounts may suggest attempts to hide true identity or limited online presence.
Email contains a typo	MEDIUM_RISK	The email address contains a typo, which could indicate an error or intentional manipulation to avoid detection.
Invalid email format	MEDIUM_RISK	The email’s format is invalid, potentially indicating an attempt at deception or fake account creation.
Email has unknown status	MEDIUM_RISK	The email’s status is unknown, which may signal attempts to conceal identity or bypass detection systems.

Phone

Risk Name	Risk Level	Description
Disposable phone number detected	HIGH_RISK	Disposable phone numbers are temporary and are often used to hide identity and avoid detection mechanisms.
Virtual phone number detected	HIGH_RISK	Virtual phone numbers (e.g., VOIP) are commonly used by fraudsters as they are harder to trace to a real individual.
Shared-cost phone number detected	HIGH_RISK	Shared-cost phone lines may obscure the caller’s identity and are less traceable than standard phone numbers.
Invalid phone number format	MEDIUM_RISK	The phone number format is invalid, which might indicate an attempt to provide deceptive or fake contact information.
Ported phone number detected	MEDIUM_RISK	Recently ported phone numbers may be used to evade detection or previous identification methods.
Unknown phone number type	MEDIUM_RISK	Phone numbers of unknown types are often used for anonymity and may lack traceability.
Few linked accounts	MEDIUM_RISK	A limited social presence (few accounts across messaging platforms and services) may suggest a number being new or intended for anonymity.
Suspicious behavior detected	MEDIUM_RISK	Indicators of suspicious activity suggest the phone number might be involved in fraudulent or risky behavior.

Website

Risk Name	Risk Level	Description
Blacklisted domain detected	HIGH_RISK	The domain is on a blacklist, indicating a history of malicious or suspicious activity, such as phishing or malware hosting.
Risky industry content detected	HIGH_RISK	The content belongs to an industry that is commonly exploited for fraud or scams, increasing the risk of malicious behavior.
Free hosting detected	HIGH_RISK	The domain is hosted on a free platform, which is often used for temporary or malicious purposes due to low barriers to entry.
Domain with bad reputation detected	HIGH_RISK	The domain has a history of being associated with fraudulent or malicious activities, raising concerns about its credibility.
Suspicious domain activity detected	HIGH_RISK	The domain exhibits signs of unusual activity, such as frequent updates or anomalies, which suggest potential fraud or misuse.
Uncommon clickable links	HIGH_RISK	The website contains unusual clickable links that are not typically seen, indicating a potential risk of phishing or malware.
Empty page title	HIGH_RISK	The domain’s page has an empty title, which can be a sign of poorly configured or fraudulent setups.
No website content	HIGH_RISK	The domain has no visible content, which might indicate it is a placeholder or used for fraudulent purposes.
Invalid security detected	HIGH_RISK	The website lacks proper HTTPS security, making it vulnerable to data breaches or fraudulent activity.
[Risk Name](HTTP status error)	MEDIUM_RISK	The page returned an error status, which may indicate issues with reliability or an incomplete configuration.
Domain misconfiguration detected	MEDIUM_RISK	The domain’s IP configuration appears invalid, suggesting potential misuse or misconfiguration.
Server error detected	MEDIUM_RISK	The server returned an error, which could indicate a compromised website or a misconfigured domain.
Website error detected	MEDIUM_RISK	The website encountered errors or delays in loading, which could indicate technical issues or intentional barriers.
External redirection detected	MEDIUM_RISK	The website redirects externally, a common tactic used in phishing or fraud schemes.
Risky location detected	MEDIUM_RISK	The location is flagged as high-risk due to its association with fraudulent or malicious activities.
Recently created domain detected	MEDIUM_RISK	The domain was registered recently, which increases the likelihood of being used for fraudulent or temporary purposes.

Vehicle

Risk Name	Risk Level	Description
Tax expired long time ago	HIGH_RISK	Vehicle tax has not been renewed for an extended period, raising concerns about potential non-compliance with tax regulations.
Invalid MOT status detected	HIGH_RISK	Vehicle’s MOT status has expired, indicating non-compliance with road safety and legal standards.
Old vehicle detected	HIGH_RISK	The vehicle is flagged as older, which may not meet the required safety or performance standards for recent use.
Recently registered older model detected	HIGH_RISK	Older vehicle model recently registered, suggesting potential inconsistencies in the vehicle’s history.
No MOT status detected	MEDIUM_RISK	No MOT status detected, possibly indicating incomplete verification or missing documentation for the vehicle.
Obsolete vehicle detected	MEDIUM_RISK	Vehicle is flagged as obsolete, which may imply operational issues or non-compliance with modern requirements.
Untaxed vehicle detected	MEDIUM_RISK	Vehicle is flagged as untaxed, indicating a potential breach of regulatory compliance.

File Context Analysis

Risk Name	Risk Level	Description
Aggressive language detected	HIGH_RISK	Aggressive language often associated with scams or fraud, creating urgency or intimidating the recipient to take quick action.
Urgent language detected	HIGH_RISK	Urgent tone detected, which is a common tactic used in fraudulent communication to rush decisions and bypass scrutiny.
Suspicious language detected	HIGH_RISK	Suspicious phrases or wording patterns that are frequently used in scams or fraudulent contexts.
Alternative delivery method suggested	HIGH_RISK	Suggestions for alternative delivery methods, which can bypass safer, traceable standard delivery options, increasing risk.
Alternative payment method suggested	HIGH_RISK	Offers or requests for alternative payment methods that lack buyer protections, increasing the likelihood of fraud.
Total amount inconsistency	HIGH_RISK	Total amount doesn’t match the sum of subtotal and tax amounts, raising concerns about legitimacy of the invoice.
External links detected	MEDIUM_RISK	External links that redirect users to potentially fraudulent or phishing websites outside of secure platforms.
Grammar or spelling errors	MEDIUM_RISK	Detected grammar or spelling mistakes, which are commonly observed in scam communications to appear hurried or less credible.
Suspiciously low price	MEDIUM_RISK	Pricing is unusually low, which may indicate scams or counterfeit goods aimed at luring victims with enticing offers.
Newly created seller ccount	MEDIUM_RISK	Seller account is newly created, which might lack transaction history or established credibility, posing fraud risks.
Non UK seller location	MEDIUM_RISK	Seller’s location is outside the UK, which can increase risks due to less traceable transactions or unregulated markets.
Uncommon seller username	MEDIUM_RISK	The seller username appears inconsistent, or uncommon, raising concerns about authenticity or legitimacy.
Mention of non-refundable policies	MEDIUM_RISK	Mention of non-refundable policies detected, which may signal attempts to avoid liability in case of fraudulent behavior.
Redirection to external communication channel	MEDIUM_RISK	Users being redirected to external platforms for communication can bypass safer in-app messaging systems, increasing scam risk.

File Forensic Analysis

Risk Name	Risk Level	Description
Digital print detected	HIGH_RISK	Direct conversion from PDF to image often indicates attempts to obscure or tamper with original content.
Text overlay detected	HIGH_RISK	Text overlay on images can obscure key details, raising concerns about document legitimacy.
Contains word over plain image	HIGH_RISK	Words on plain images are uncommon and may suggest attempts to disguise or modify original content.
Screenshot detected	HIGH_RISK	Screenshots are often used to bypass document verification processes, increasing fraud risk.
Image with dubious modification history	HIGH_RISK	Metadata showing extensive edits raises suspicion about the image’s authenticity.
Edited with Adobe Photoshop	HIGH_RISK	Photoshop editing often correlates with tampered or manipulated content.
Inconsistent modification timestamps	HIGH_RISK	Irregular timestamps often indicate unauthorized or hidden edits to the document.
Saved in Acrobat PDFMaker	LOW_RISK	Use of Acrobat PDFMaker may indicate document reprocessing or tampering.
Saved in Adobe Distiller	LOW_RISK	Adobe Distiller usage often points to potential reformatting or manipulation of the document.
Processed in Canva	LOW_RISK	Canva usage is typically low-risk but may indicate non-standard editing practices.
Processed in Illustrator	MEDIUM_RISK	Illustrator edits can suggest graphic alterations, posing a potential risk.
Processed in Photoshop	MEDIUM_RISK	Photoshop usage can suggest graphical alterations or tampering with the document content.
Google Docs detected	LOW_RISK	Google Docs modifications may lack detailed metadata, limiting traceability.
Inconsistent PDF version	MEDIUM_RISK	Inconsistent PDF versions can indicate unauthorized modifications to the document.
Missing internal objects	HIGH_RISK	Missing internal objects suggest improper editing or tampering.
Metadata modified	HIGH_RISK	Modified metadata suggests tampering, often aimed at obscuring the document’s history or origin.
Unusual fonts detected	MEDIUM_RISK	Unusual fonts could indicate the use of software tools to alter or fabricate document content.
Suspicious spacing detected	MEDIUM_RISK	Artificial spaces or formatting irregularities can indicate content manipulation or forgery.
Digitally inserted text	LOW_RISK	Digital text regions suggest post-creation alterations to the content.
Edited using graphical editor	MEDIUM_RISK	Tags from graphical editing software indicate possible modifications.
Copied or duplicated elements detected	MEDIUM_RISK	Duplicate regions in documents often indicate fraudulent tampering or alteration.
Unusual PDF comments detected	MEDIUM_RISK	Unusual comments in PDF metadata may indicate tampering or document manipulation.
Unexpected file format	MEDIUM_RISK	PNG files are frequently edited and saved in high quality, indicating potential tampering.
File format mismatch	MEDIUM_RISK	File format inconsistencies often indicate attempts to alter or conceal document authenticity.