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You also should require your donors to enter the CVV2 security code on their credit card before they can complete their gift transaction. Card verification value is an authentication process established by credit card companies to further efforts toward reducing fraud for Internet transactions. It consists of requiring a card holder to enter the three- or four-digit CVV2 number at transaction time to verify that the card is on hand. This enhances fraud protection by validating that the donor is in possession of the credit card and that the credit card number is legitimate. While not required by law, this extra layer of security is meant to thwart fraudulent activities and will help your donors feel even more confident about making financial transactions on your Web site.