Over-the-top app bypass
A new form of bypass fraud has emerged as a result of the growing popularity of Whatsapp, Viber, Telegram and other OTT apps for voice and messaging. Some companies are using these apps to terminate calls and messages just to avoid paying fees for the use of official interconnect gateways.
Some apps will specifically feature 'In Calls' which allows the user to receive incoming calls from numbers not associated with the app. This feature is exploited by the fraudsters using the app to terminate traffic unofficially resulting in reduced interconnect revenues for the network operator.
Our unique end-to-end TCG detects OTT app termination in parallel with SIM box and CLI refiling frauds.
- Instant detection alerts
- Real subscriber call origination
- Test from virtually any network
- Simple, competitive prices
- Risk-based test methodology
- No system integration required
- No network CDRs required
- Rapid service commencement
Why choose our solution?
Our expansive range of global network routes is used to detect fraud. We use real subscriber SIM cards, PSTN fixed lines and SIP clients.
Our system automatically detects incoming calls that terminate erroneously on IP voice and chat apps with configurable alerts to notify the operator of fraudulent activity.
Real subscriber call origination minimises detection by the fraudsters as SIMs have regular daily usage patterns from end-user devices. Using our large network of crowd testers, we rotate testing to avoid SIMs being whitelisted.
- Up to 50,000 tests per month
- Short audits or year-round monitoring
- Non-connected and connected calls
- GSM, PSTN and VoIP
- SMTP protocol email alerts
- CDR files of all tests each month
Whether you need a snapshot audit or a longer-term service we have got a solution ready for you.
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