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Riskified Analysis Reveals 1 in 4 Refund Dollars Is Abusive; Introduces "Dynamic Returns," a New Policy Protect Feature, to Safeguard Revenue While Increasing Customer Satisfaction
NEW YORK, January 12, 2026--Riskified analysis reveals 1 in 4 refund dollars is abusive and introduces Dynamic Returns, a Policy Protect feature that safeguards revenue and CX.
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