The Network has three categories of membership. This group sits on the Network's Governing Committee and consists of leading companies in the e-commerce and payment industries that are committed to fighting fraud. These are organizations such as consumer groups or law enforcement that can lend specialized perspective and expertise. The Network is open to any company or organization that is committed to fighting online fraud and agrees to abide by certain fraud prevention criteria where appropriate. This category can include merchants as well as vendors and associations.
General membership is free.
Network members will have access to high-level research and timely information on fraud trends and fraud prevention solutions via a special Network Web page and through ongoing workshops and summits. Membership in the Network is free. American Express is underwriting the cost this year and will share the cost with other Founding Members in years two and three. The objective of the Network is to reduce Internet fraud. Membership is available to any company or organization that is committed to this goal, no matter what type of payment options they offer to their customers.