AI & Telephone Fraud

One of the latest and most crucial developments in securing and streamlining voice communications is the implementation of STIR/SHAKEN protocols.

Imagine a world where you could pick up the phone, dial a number, and be absolutely sure that you're talking to the right person on the other end.

In today's digital age, call security has become a pressing concern. With advances in technology, scammers can easily manipulate caller ID and make robocalls appear to come from legitimate sources.

As our world becomes increasingly digitized, the ease of communication has brought with it certain challenges, chief among them being the rise of fraudulent robocalls. In an effort to combat this menace, the United States government has introduced the STIR and SHAKEN framework.

In a world where cyber-attacks are increasingly sophisticated and data privacy is paramount, telephony security, often the overlooked sibling of digital security, is finally stepping into the spotlight.

One acronym that’s started to permeate conversations among online marketing professionals is DNC-DNO. It stands for "Do Not Contact–Do Not Open", and it's poised to redefine how businesses interact with their audiences.

In an era where telemarketing scams and robocalls have become an unfortunate reality, ensuring the integrity of telephone calls has become a critical priority for telecommunication providers and consumers alike. To combat these issues, regulators and industry stakeholders have developed the STIR/SHAKEN framework.

At Prescott Martini, our team is committed to not only providing valuable insights into network security but also prioritizing the safeguarding of user privacy in the process. Continue reading to explore the various mechanisms we employ to ensure confidentiality.

At Prescott Martini, we specialize in AI-powered fraud detection, utilizing STIR/SHAKEN protocols to ensure a high level of security. In this blog, we'll answer the question: how does STIR/SHAKEN work? Continue reading to uncover how this technology is revolutionizing the telecommunications landscape.

A surge in voice-based scams and fraudulent calls has encouraged the federal government, telecommunications companies, and industry stakeholders to take matters into their own hands. The solution is STIR/SHAKEN.

For individuals experiencing malicious robocalling, the experience is frustrating and potentially dangerous.

Robocalls have become an unavoidable nuisance in our daily lives, interrupting meetings, family time, and even important events. These unwanted calls, often perpetrated by scammers and telemarketers, have spurred frustration and anger among the general public.

Robocalling - a term we're all too familiar with. It's no secret that this invasive form of communication has become a daily nuisance for individuals and the Federal Communication Commission (FCC).

It’s no secret that robocalls have become a significant problem in recent years. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) notes that it receives around four million complaints about robocalls each month. That’s because these calls not only disrupt daily life but can also be used to scam people out of money and crucial personal information. As technology advances, artificial intelligence (AI) has played an increasingly important role in the fight against robocalls.

This article will discuss how AI is playing a role in providing robust protection against robocalls.

According to research, more than 50.3 billion automated calls were received by Americans in 2022, a decline from the 50.5 billion robocalls received in 2021. Over 40 percent of those calls were estimated to have been placed by scammers. Illegal robocalls include telemarketing scams, where automated calls from sales companies you haven’t authorized contact you and attempt theft scams.

This guide aims to shed light on what robocalls are, how STIR-SHAKEN works to mitigate them, and the role of our team at Prescott-Martini in this crucial endeavor.

This guide will provide a user-friendly breakdown of STIR-SHAKEN, its significance, and how Prescott-Martini can help ensure your business remains compliant.

This article will delve deeper into what token-based authentication entails, its unique benefits, and its practical applications.

In today's digital age, telecommunication companies face an increasing challenge - the relentless influx of robocalls. These automated phone calls, often made by scammers and telemarketers, not only disrupt our daily lives but can also lead to fraud and identity theft.

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are crucial for seamless communication and data exchange between systems and applications.

Phone scams and unsolicited robocalls have become an issue almost everywhere. However, the telecommunications industry has introduced a powerful tool known as STIR/SHAKEN.

Token-based authentication is a method of verifying the identity of a user or application by using a token instead of a username and password. In this approach, a token is generated by the server and sent to the client, which is then used to authenticate the user or application.

Most people are familiar with the nuisance that is robocalling. You get a call from an unknown phone number, and if you answer it, you either are greeted by a telemarketer or receive an unasked-for political campaign. Sometimes, though, spam calls are actually scammers attempting some type of fraud.

At Prescott-Martini, LLC, we provide a range of effective solutions to help combat the detrimental effects of robocalls worldwide. Below we have listed the most common types of individuals and organizations responsible for robocalls so that you have the tools you need to flag them.

At Prescott-Martini, LLC, we specialize in STIR-SHAKEN solutions including verified ANIs and digital tokens, ensuring security and peace of mind for our clients. Continue reading to learn various applications of STIR and SHAKEN standards and why they are essential.

Telephone identity numbers (TINs) are unique identifiers that are used to authenticate the origin of a telephone call—learn more about telephone identity numbers and how they can keep you secure.

In recent years, robocalls have become an increasingly pervasive threat for cell phone users throughout the US and across the globe. Fortunately, the FCC has taken steps to address this problem with the implementation of STIR/SHAKEN technology.

You may have seen the term “STIR/SHAKEN thrown around in various conversations about robocalls and wondered what it was all about.

Have you heard of the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act? As a phone service provider, you must know this act and its implications.

Caller ID has become a staple of modern communication, but it wasn't always that way. This technology has come a long way since its introduction in the late 1970s.

In today’s digital world, users are becoming increasingly aware of their online privacy. With the rise in cybercrime, it is more important than ever to protect your devices and sensitive data.

At Prescott-Martini LLC, we use the STIR/SHAKEN approach to provide our clients with sufficient protection against scam callers. At this point, you may be wondering - how does STIR/SHAKEN work? In the following article, we will answer this question by highlighting a few of the common security issues that this solution prevents.

At Prescott-Martini LLC, we provide the tools you need to defend yourself or your business against telephone scams. By combining a high standard of service with industry-leading technology, we offer a comprehensive approach to telecommunications security.

You know not to click emails that somehow slip through your spam filter. You even know not to click links from friends on social media. But when you get a call from an “unknown” number, how should you react?

Anyone who has a Social Security card and receives Social Security benefits is at risk of being the victim of a Social Security scam. Given that over 66 million Americans receive these benefits at an average rate of $1,776 per month, it’s no surprise that Social Security scams are among the most lucrative and widespread telephonic scams in the United States.

If you're in the business of handling customer data, then you know how important it is to keep that data safe. One of the best ways to do that is through using API authentication.

The telecommunications industry can be complex and confusing for those who are new to it. Moreover, even veterans can be confused by the nuances of STIR/SHAKEN tech, it’s complicated and relatively new to the market.

While entirely important to the safety and security of our telecommunication industry in the US, STIR/SHAKEN compliance can be hard to understand. And, with government mandates around call distribution always changing, it’s essential to continue to address and readdress key questions about STIR/SHAKEN compliance.

With government mandates around call distribution always changing, it can be hard to keep up. As a cell service provider you have a responsibility to comply with any regulations around call origination and cell service.

STIR/SHAKEN is a protocol required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and congressionally mandated programs that reduces robocalling by validating every ANI and uses the insertion of digital tokens into every outbound call. Every call producer with USA terminating traffic must use verified ANIs with digital tokens attached, ensuring calls reach their dialed destinations correctly.

A robocall is any phone call made using an automatic dialing system or that contains a pre-recorded or artificial message. Even if a live person is on the end of the line, the call may have been made using an auto dialer.

With the rise of cell phones, there’s a sharp increase in the number of spam calls individuals receive. Learn more about what a security robocall blocker does and how to ensure valid calls don’t get blocked by accident.

Telecom services must block calls from companies that haven’t registered with the Federal Communications Commission. Here’s why all major phone providers need a call filtering service.

Phone carrier companies must remain in compliance with the TRACED Act to avoid fines, retain their customer base, and help end robocalls across the United States.

To provide insight into robocalls, their history, and how the FCC and Prescott-Matini can help your business mitigate robocalls, we’ve put together this article.

Thanks to the TRACED Act being signed into law, the STIR-SHAKEN authentication framework is now a legally-required implementation for all major telecom service providers. But how does this framework function? We’ll break it all down in this blog post, including the functionality of STIR-SHAKEN tokens, call attestation, and integrating the framework into your services.

In this blog post, we’ll go into further detail regarding security robocall blockers and why they’re an important part of combating robocalls and making your customer experience as safe as possible.

What is token-based authentication? As spam calls have reached recent record highs, it’s legally required by the FCC to be implemented as a part of all telecommunications services.

In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at each of these STIR-SHAKEN attestation levels to help you better understand how the system can help better identify scam calls and bring a greater level of trust to your voice network.

The FCC decided to ban robocalls and is actively working towards preventing companies from using robocall systems. But where did robocalls come from in the first place? And why do so many companies use robocalls to target people?

There’s nothing more annoying than getting a call in the middle of something important for a phony robocall. Some people have tried using security robocall blocker programs, but do these really work?

A call filtering service is an important part of protecting consumers from calls that can turn them into victims of spam, scams, and more. In this blog post, we’ll cover how this kind of service works, how STIR-SHAKEN makes them more effective, and how you can implement STIR-SHAKEN on your network.

The TRACED Act mandates voice service providers, including major cellular providers, to implement a framework that can authenticate calls on their network as legitimate.

Learn more about how Prescott-Martini’s STIR-SHAKEN apps help mitigate the problems posed by robocalls, scammers, and other fraudulent callers.

At Prescott-Martini, LLC, we’re dedicated to helping keep voice services secure, whether you’re a company using an in-house network or a provider offering these services. Read on to learn more about how user token authentication through the STIR-SHAKEN framework helps combat this.

The world is more connected than ever. However, this access can sometimes be leveraged for nefarious purposes by scammers and worse. Luckily, STIR-SHAKEN call authentication technology combats that. If you are unsure how STIR-SHAKEN can help you, you came to the right place. At Prescott-Martini, we are the leading token provider and source of information. We will proudly help you bolster your reputation and optimize performance.

Here is how STIR-SHAKEN authentication can help you.

Spam calls have become normalized. Unfortunately, these are more than just a nuisance. These callers often have insidious intentions, which is why the STIR-SHAKEN certificate of authority is a crucial initiative. However, mandated compliance is still new, as is the concept. If STIR-SHAKEN is still unclear, you are in luck. At Prescott-Martini, we are the leading token provider. We will help you retain your reputation and the trust of your clients.

Here is when you need STIR-SHAKEN certificates.

Congress passed the Traced Act for providers and the TCPA act for businesses to help restore consumer confidence in telecommunications. Still, it pressures companies to maintain STIR/SHAKEN compliance to stay operational.

Following the Traced Act deadline, Prescott-Martini provides STIR/SHAKEN services to bolster telephone identity security with verified numbers.

The world gets smaller each day. International calls are more common than ever before. However, with a looming June 30th compliance deadline, it’s important to understand how the TRACED Act impacts international inbound calls. Luckily, with Prescott-Martini, we’re the leading compliance and authentication solutions provider. Our cumulative 150 years of industry experience means you’re in good hands.

Here’s how the TRACED Act will affect international inbound calls.

For telecommunications companies, protecting customers is of the utmost importance. However, it’s not easy providing effective protection against malicious scammers. They, too, evolve and innovate. That’s why TRACED Act compliance is so essential. With a June 30th compliance deadline, failing to implement a STIR-SHAKEN framework is nothing short of negligence. At Prescott-Martini, we have over 150 years of cumulative industry experience enabling us to provide unrivaled authentication tools and ensure compliance.

Here’s why TRACED Act compliance matters.

As of June 30, 2021, all service providers must meet the new Traced Act’s specific compliance requirements. Providers must make provisions for their adherence, accounting for particular concerns regarding their responsibility to minimize illegal robocalls while delivering ongoing service for their customers.

Billions of robocalls terminate in the United States each year. Of them, about 47% are scams, dominating the legitimate uses for robocalling. The upcoming June 30th TRACED Act deadline requires all calls terminating in the US (including those originating internationally) to have a STIR-SHAKEN token attached.

If you’re among those who are not entirely sure about STIR-SHAKEN and how it works, this article makes this new and sophisticated technology easier to understand.

Here are some tips you can follow to make sure you’re staying compliant with the law, giving customers adequate protection, and maximizing the results of your outbound calls.

The scourge of modern telecommunication is robocalls. They plague businesses, personal cell phones, and home phones. Despite the harsher regulations regarding spoofing and scam calls, they’re still something that consumers and businesses have to handle.

Prescott-Martini is an authorized provider of both tokens for outbound calls and verified ANIs. Our service is scalable for your needs, particularly if you’re a new business that isn’t running at full volume yet.

The passage of the TRACED Act (Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence) in early 2020 has had a significant impact on both large and small telecom service providers across the U.S. With the deadline to update operational procedures to become compliant with the FCC’s new regulations approaching next year, many providers are scrambling to find the best solution for their needs.

Recent reports indicate that in 2018 alone, almost 50 billion robocalls were made to U.S. phone numbers. Many of these calls were designed to trick people into answering by spoofing the number to one that mimics the consumer’s, and that has prompted action from the FCC, which will affect all telecom services.

There are a lot of telecommunication security companies out there. Many of these companies provide the same services with little variation between them. However, Pescott-Martini, LLC provides unique security services with call authentication that meets new FCC regulations with a STIR-SHAKEN token.

Robocallers have brought us into an age where every phone call is screened. If you’re calling someone and you’re not in their contacts, they probably won’t answer it. Attestation from a STIR-SHAKEN provider will verify that your number is legit and not created by spoofing a number similar to yours.

telecom service providers will need to turn to STIR-SHAKEN solutions providers to ensure they have the services they need to remain aligned with all FCC mandates. Here's why.

Here’s how Prescott-Martin’s STIR-SHAKEN technology can benefit telecom providers.

What, exactly, is STIR-SHAKEN, and how does it work? Prescott-Martini explains.