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Black Dingo Limited, trading as Nerdvana. Registered in Scotland (company number SC706416). VAT registration number GB 451 4494 92.

Store address (visit us): Unit 11 Grampian Court, Beveridge Square, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 6QF.

© 2026 Black Dingo Limited. All rights reserved.

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Fraud Prevention & Security

At Nerdvana, we take security seriously. We've implemented multiple layers of fraud prevention to protect both our customers and our business.

Why We Have Security Measures

Digital goods like gift cards and store credit are high-risk for fraud because they can be instantly delivered and used. Our security measures help prevent:

  • Stolen credit card purchases
  • Chargeback fraud
  • Account takeover attacks
  • Automated bot purchases

Security Holds

New Account Holds (First 24 Hours)

  • • Maximum £50 per digital purchase
  • • 24-hour hold on gift cards and store credit
  • • Automatic activation after hold period

Why? Most fraudulent purchases occur within the first 24 hours of account creation. This hold gives us time to verify the transaction before delivery.

Purchase Limits

Gift Cards

  • • Max 5 cards per 24 hours
  • • £500 daily limit
  • • £50 limit for new accounts

Store Credit

  • • £500 daily limit
  • • £50 limit for new accounts
  • • 24-hour hold for new accounts

Failed Payment Protection

To prevent card testing and fraud attempts, we automatically block accounts that experience:

  • 3 or more failed payment attempts within 1 hour
  • Suspicious purchasing patterns
  • Multiple accounts from the same device

Blocked by mistake? Contact us at hello@nerdvanalivingston.co.uk or call 07863 282117.

What We Use to Verify Transactions

Square Payment Security

3D Secure (SCA), CVV verification, and address verification

Account Age

Newer accounts have stricter limits until established

Purchase History

Established customers with completed orders have higher limits

Risk Scoring

Automated system analyzes transaction patterns in real-time

Building Trust

As you make successful purchases and build a history with us, security restrictions are automatically reduced:

  • After 24 hours: Full purchase limits available
  • After 1 week: No holds on digital purchases
  • After completed orders: Reduced risk scoring
  • Established customers: Priority processing

Reporting Fraud

If you notice suspicious activity on your account or receive a gift card you didn't purchase:

Contact us immediately:

  • hello@nerdvanalivingston.co.uk
  • 07863 282117
  • Unit 11 Grampian Court, Livingston, EH54 6QF

Your Rights

Under UK consumer protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Request information about why a transaction was blocked
  • Appeal security decisions
  • Receive refunds for fraudulent charges
  • Access your transaction history

For more information, see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Last updated: January 2026