This filter screens for international IP addresses. An IP (Internet protocol) address is a unique identifier for a computer that can identify a particular network and a particular computer on that network.
The specified action is taken whenever the IP address indicates an international computer or network.
Orders from customers in foreign countries are more likely to be fraudulent than orders from domestic customers. This is due to the difficulty of authenticating foreign citizens as well as the difficulty of cross-border legal enforcement against fraudulent activities.
The International IP Address filter sets aside transactions from customers in foreign countries so that you can evaluate them more fully.