The fraud shield indicators are returned in ecAuthenticateReply_fraudShieldIndicators in the authenticate reply message. The fraud shield indicators provide consumer fraud information. This information is used to protect you against fraudulent transactions. However, no fraud check is perfect, and fraudulent activity is always possible. The following table describes the codes returned in the fraud shield indicator value. For more information, see Authentication.
Code |
Description |
FS01 |
Inquiry/online current address conflict |
FS02 |
Inquiry address first reported within 90 days |
FS03 |
Inquiry current address not on file |
FS04 |
Input SSN not issued as of MM/YY |
FS05 |
Input SSN recorded as deceased |
FS06 |
Inquiry age newer than SSN issue date |
FS10 |
INQ: type of high risk address |
FS11 |
INQ: non-residential address |
FS13 |
High probability SSN belongs to another person |
FS14 |
Input SSN invalid |
FS15 |
INQ: address reported cautious |
FS16 |
FILE: type of high risk address |
FS17 |
FILE: non-residential address |
FS18 |
FILE: reported cautious |
FS21 |
Telephone number inconsistent with address |
FS25 |
Best on file SSN recorded as deceased |
FS26 |
Best on file SSN not issued as of MM/YY |
FS27 |
SSN reported more frequently for another |