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title: "How do I prevent fake COD orders & reduce COD losses?"
description: "**COD is convenient — but risky.** Fake orders, prank orders, address inaccuracies, and refusal at delivery lead to high RTO. You need a verification system that filters bad intent without reducing conversions. --- **YES — How Unicommerce + Shipway Helps…"
url: "https://unicommerce.com/everything-ecommerce/how-do-i-prevent-fake-cod-orders-reduce-cod-losses/"
updated: "2026-01-21"
category: "Shipping, Courier Strategy & Post-Purchase Excellence"
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# How do I prevent fake COD orders & reduce COD losses?

**COD is convenient — but risky.**

Fake orders, prank orders, address inaccuracies, and refusal at delivery lead to high RTO. You need a verification system that filters bad intent without reducing conversions.

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**YES — How Unicommerce + Shipway Helps 🛵**

Unicommerce + Shipway ensures safer COD fulfillment:

- ✅ **COD verification via OTP**
- ✅ **Address quality scoring**
- ✅ **Auto-cancellation of high-risk orders**
- ✅ **Real-time sync back to Unicommerce**

The result? **Reduced RTO, fewer failed deliveries, and improved cash flow.**

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**📘 Learn More**

[**RTO Reduction Strategy**](https://blog.shipway.com/how-to-effectively-reduce-e-commerce-rto/)