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New Features: Enhanced Fraud Scoring with Mobile Network Intelligence

Introducing our latest mobile risk signals including SIM swap detection and phone number age verification.

Sophie Bauer

Sophie Bauer

Product Manager

New Features: Enhanced Fraud Scoring with Mobile Network Intelligence

We're excited to announce a major upgrade to our fraud detection capabilities with the integration of advanced mobile network intelligence. These new features provide unprecedented insights into mobile-based risks, helping you identify and prevent fraud before it happens.

New Mobile Intelligence Capabilities

SIM Swap Detection

Detect recent SIM card changes that could indicate account takeover attempts. Our system alerts you when a phone number has been ported to a new SIM within the last 7, 30, or 90 days, allowing you to implement additional verification steps for high-risk transactions.

Phone Number Age Verification

Understand how long a phone number has been active with the current carrier. Newly activated numbers often correlate with higher fraud risk, while established numbers indicate stability and legitimacy.

Carrier and Line Type Intelligence

Identify the carrier, whether the number is prepaid or postpaid, and if it's a VoIP or traditional mobile line. This data helps build a comprehensive risk profile for each user.

Enhanced Risk Scoring Algorithm

Our updated risk scoring algorithm now incorporates these mobile signals to provide more accurate fraud predictions:

  • Real-time Risk Assessment: Instant evaluation of mobile-related risks
  • Contextual Analysis: Risk scores adjusted based on transaction type and amount
  • Machine Learning Enhancement: Continuously improving accuracy through pattern recognition
  • Customizable Thresholds: Set your own risk tolerance levels

Real-World Use Cases

Account Recovery

When users request password resets or account recovery, check for recent SIM swaps to prevent unauthorized access attempts.

High-Value Transactions

Apply stricter verification for transactions from recently activated phone numbers or prepaid lines.

New Account Creation

Screen new registrations for suspicious mobile patterns that indicate synthetic identity fraud.

Simple Integration Process

Adding mobile network intelligence to your existing workflow is straightforward:

  1. Enable the feature in your dashboard
  2. Update your API calls to include phone number parameters
  3. Configure risk thresholds based on your requirements
  4. Monitor performance through our analytics dashboard

Privacy and Compliance

All mobile network data is obtained through legitimate, GDPR-compliant sources. We don't access any personal communications or location data—only carrier-level information relevant to fraud prevention.

Early Results from Beta Testing

Beta customers have seen impressive results:

  • 47% reduction in account takeover fraud
  • 32% improvement in fraud detection accuracy
  • 65% decrease in manual review requirements
  • No impact on legitimate user conversion rates

Get Started Today

Mobile network intelligence is now available to all customers on Professional and Enterprise plans. Contact your account manager or visit your dashboard to enable these powerful new features.

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Sophie Bauer

Sophie Bauer

Product Manager

Sophie drives product innovation at Codex, focusing on creating user-centric identity verification solutions that balance security with seamless user experience.

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