Fraudsters often exploit onboarding systems by using fake, stolen, or synthetic identities to open accounts, bypass verification, or gain access to platforms. This type of fraud is becoming more common across ecommerce, Web3, and regulated industries where compliance and trust are critical. To prevent it, businesses need layered identity verification, fraud detection, and compliance-aware onboarding…
To legally sell firearms online, businesses must verify a buyer’s age, identity, and state of residency. These checks aren’t optional but are fundamental requirements under federal law and enforced through agencies like the ATF. Skipping or mishandling online firearm sales verification risks serious legal and financial consequences. This guide breaks down what needs to be…
Wondering how to sell alcohol online legally in the U.S.? It’s possible—but only under strict rules. Sellers must secure the right licenses, verify buyer age, follow state-by-state shipping laws, and calculate alcohol-specific taxes accurately. There’s no single federal license for alcohol ecommerce; compliance depends on where the buyer lives, what you’re selling, and how your…
Regulated businesses need excise tax systems they can inspect and explain. Teams must understand how the system calculates taxes, not just trust it to run in the background. Even accurate tax calculations can hurt customer trust when merchants cannot explain the numbers or resolve questions quickly. Excise tax errors — or even perceived errors —…
Migrating a vape store to Shopify, BigCommerce, or WooCommerce raises an important question: which compliance requirements carry over? When you migrate a vape or regulated ecommerce business to Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, or a new ERP, your compliance obligations—such as age verification, identity checks, and auditability—do not reset. They typically carry over, even if your platform,…
Most vape and nicotine pouch brands think of FDA Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) orders as a marketing issue—primarily affecting claims, labeling, and messaging. However, MRTP tax treatment is a hidden factor that could reshape margins in regulated states. In several states, MRTP status is quietly wired into tax law, creating a potential cost advantage…
Concerns for Young Americans Online For years, widely-used apps such as Instagram and TikTok have stirred concern among parents, advocacy groups, and regulators. These platforms are accused of delivering harmful content to teenagers, promoting issues like bullying, drug use, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicide. Emma Lembke, a youth activist who is now a college sophomore,…
In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, staying on top of tax regulations can be a challenging task for online retailers. Token of Trust understands the complexities involved in managing excise taxes for various products and is constantly striving to make the process easier and more efficient for merchants. We are thrilled to announce our latest…
In the dynamic world of commerce, alternative product startups are emerging as key players, catering to consumers seeking vape, e-cigarette, nicotine, CBD, delta-8, delta-9, and hemp-derived products. As these startups and small businesses navigate the path to success, they face a unique set of challenges, including excise tax reporting and compliance requirements. Recognizing these obstacles,…
Ensure compliance with Florida’s SB 1676 for Hemp, CBD, and Cannabis products. Discover how Token of Trust’s age verification solution can help. Act now!
