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Freebie Marketer Promoter Uses SMS Identification by TeleSign

Telesign editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:59:16 +0000

I am a promoter for many bands, local and national, and have found great use for SMS identification by TeleSign. The website that I run offers plenty of free merchandise and downloads to first time visitors and new fans. The freebie marketing approach works very well, but has one drawback–people are very quick to take advantage of it! In the past, many have found ways to receive way more than their fair share of t-shirts, tickets, and songs. Now that I use SMS identification it is a lot harder for someone to receive more merchandise or music downloads than they are allotted. A phone number has to be provided for each free product. Someone wanting to receive ten t-shirts would have to make ten different accounts as well as access ten different phones and maintain access to them! It is not worthwhile to try and bypass this barrier and so far no one has. In stead, new fans receive free t-shirt or whatever is offered and end up attending concerts and even loyal fans–which is exactly what is intended! SMS identification by TeleSign is an awesome tool and will be part of the website I run for a long time!

Freebie Marketer Promoter Uses SMS Identification by TeleSign is a post from: TeleSign Blog

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SCUBA Shop Uses Phone Confirm Technology by TeleSign to Verify Customer Information

Telesign editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:53:44 +0000

Many people are often surprised to learn that people regularly SCUBA dive in and around a land locked city such as Denver. In fact, landlocked cities often have many SCUBA dive shops as well as local lakes and quarries that are of interest to local divers. I have long worked at a dive shop in a major city and was eventually given the business. Part of what keeps our shop going is giving lessons and classes for people to get their certifications. My businesses’ website is my main tool for reserving classroom sessions which is why I make an effort to gather as much information on prospective students during the sign up process. In the past I have received many inquiries that have provided invalid phone numbers. Now I use tools by TeleSign to phone confirm their identities and ensure that I have proper contact information. Doing so helps me avoid booking expensive student sessions at local swimming pools and losing out on money because of students not willing to commit. Also, if any problems ever arise and I am unable to attend a classroom session, I know that I can contact my customers via their verified telephone numbers.

SCUBA Shop Uses Phone Confirm Technology by TeleSign to Verify Customer Information is a post from: TeleSign Blog

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Security Consultant Recommends Number Verification Service by TeleSign

Telesign editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:50:36 +0000

Many people take it for granted that their bank has a secure online service and do not bother to look into the matter themselves. Unfortunately, there are many systems in existence that are not properly secured with up to date security applications. A lot of smaller and local banks and bank chains have yet to move on and provide the best possible security. I am a consultant for banking technology teams and specialize in helping banks instill a proper and effective two factor authentication security platform. The number one tool I recommend as part of such a security layer is the number verification service provided by TeleSign. By using such a service as part of a security system, banks are able to create a very thorough and un breakable security barrier that does not present problems of convenience to customers. Since the personal phones of end users are the main piece of hardware involved, end users are not required to download any applications or jump through complicated hoops to receive the security that is expected and deserved. The entire process of phone number verification that is done through a number verification service is very quick and painless and ultimately cost effective for both banks and customers.

Security Consultant Recommends Number Verification Service by TeleSign is a post from: TeleSign Blog

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Business Uses Phone Verification to Guarantee Reservations Are Adhered To

Telesign editor — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:40:05 +0000

My mother is a psychic and has ran a business out of her home for many years. She recently decided to move to an office as well as build a professional website. Until this change, she has sustained herself by word of mouth marketing. We both felt that an expansion was necessary and could bring her a great financial return. Unfortunately we were unprepared for the many risks involved with operating an online registration application and have encountered many no shows to expensive time slots. Many of these people have also left phone numbers that didn’t belong to them or exist at all. This led me to research the solutions and eventually incorporate phone verification by TeleSign as part of the application and registration process. Having customers verify their phone numbers through phone verification by TeleSign guarantees that we have proper phone numbers as well as weeds out the people that are not willing to commit to a visit. I intend on using phone verification for as long as we are in business and recommend any of the security products by TeleSign to any business owner!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbag7brbebQ

Business Uses Phone Verification to Guarantee Reservations Are Adhered To is a post from: TeleSign Blog

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Collectibles Dealer Stays Safe With Phone Identification by TeleSign

Telesign editor — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:50:53 +0000

Selling anything that is used on the Internet greatly increases the risk of having to endure a charge back. People that regularly take advantage of Internet retailers know this and specifically target businesses selling used products. It is extremely important for any business owner selling used items or collectibles to use some sort of security tool or preventative measure to minimize the risk of charge backs! I sell coins on the Internet and am very adamant on not experiencing charge backs which entail a loss of revenue and merchandise. They can be very costly, especially since some orders can cost an excess of a thousand dollars. For this reason I employ the ultimate solution--phone identification by TeleSign. Phone identification, or as TeleSign calls it PhoneID, enables me to confirm the identity of a client and cross check their name against a database of at risk names. I have detected many thus far and have already saved myself thousands. The phone identification tool was easily incorporated; the entire process took less than one day. Also, it did not require any significant re structuring of my website. In entirety, the security tool is awesome and works very well and is extremely economical. The money I saved payed for the security tool in a very short time period!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEEB-HGUkGA

Collectibles Dealer Stays Safe With Phone Identification by TeleSign is a post from: TeleSign Blog

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PC Repair Business Uses SMS Verification by TeleSign

Telesign editor — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:41:19 +0000

I used to be the guy that the neighbors and family would come to with slowed down or broken lap tops and computers. I was nice enough to spend my time putting my knowledge to use and not ask for anything in return. Eventually, though, I saw massive potential for income in my ability to fix and repair old computers. One thing led to another and I now own and operate an online business that sells computers and fixes them as well. I owe a big part of my success to TeleSign and their SMS verification service, for it has greatly increased the legitimacy of my site as well as prevented plenty of occurrences of fraud. Without TeleSign I would have undoubtedly lost plenty of money to charge backs and other fraudulent activities. By using their top of the line SMS verification security tool, I am able to verify the identities of my customers as well as send them customizable sms messages containing PIN numbers. The customizable SMS messages set my business apart from other similar ones and are loved by my customers. I recommend TeleSign and their SMS verification services to any Internet business owner wishing to secure their website.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTioov_QZ-c

PC Repair Business Uses SMS Verification by TeleSign is a post from: TeleSign Blog

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Gardening Website Stays Spam Free With Phone Verification by TeleSign

Telesign editor — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:16:44 +0000

Ever browse a classified ad site or online forum only to find that fewer than one in five posts were actually legitimate? If you have, I am sure you left the website and found another. Spam is annoying and often completely ruins websites’ worth, usefulness, and reputation. I run a popular gardening website which has a highly trafficked and popular classified advertising section. The classified ad portion pulls in a lot of hits and subsequent revenue from advertisers and is a priority to maintain spam free. To do so I use a phone verification service by TeleSign and require first time posters as well as those posting large amounts of ads to verify their phone numbers. It is a very quick and painless solution to spam and does an awesome job in keeping the message boards and classified ad portion spam free. It is to my own, gardening enthusiasts’, and advertisers’ benefit. I can continue to receive much needed income whilst people have a free place to discuss things gardening related and buy and sell supplies! Advertisers also appreciate the use of phone verification and are willing to continue paying because they know their adverts are being seen by many legitimate users!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbag7brbebQ

Gardening Website Stays Spam Free With Phone Verification by TeleSign is a post from: TeleSign Blog

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Ticket Broker Services Use Telephone Verification Service by TeleSign

Telesign editor — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:56:46 +0000

I have been in the business of selling concert and sporting event tickets for twenty years. Once ticket sales started taking place primarily over the Internet, mass quantity buyers became a major issue. It has since been a constant struggle to stay a step ahead of people and businesses that wish to buy up all of the tickets for a given event and sell them at a much higher price, which ultimately leads to empty seats and upset performers. CAPTCHAs surfaced and worked OK for a bit, but quickly became useless. Soon after, though, an awesome solution became available. A telephone verification service, such as that provided by TeleSign, works really well in stopping massive ticket buyouts. The service by TeleSign creates a very significant hurdle; people wishing to buy hundreds of tickets are required to provide many phone numbers! Each phone number must be working and immediately available as well. A customer encountering the telephone verification service is first asked for a phone number and then sent an automated message or SMS message containing a PIN. The PIN is then entered to complete the order. Since we started using TeleSign for telephone verification, the occurrence of massive ticket buy outs has been reduced to zero!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyMKWn4b5R0

Ticket Broker Services Use Telephone Verification Service by TeleSign is a post from: TeleSign Blog

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Online Comic Vendor Uses Phone Verification Service to Defeat Chargebacks

Telesign editor — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:35:45 +0000

Every super hero has a side kick. Side kicks come of great help in all that is done whilst fighting crime and are also great company. When I was a kid I was obsessed with comic books and spent many days pretending to be a super hero whilst my younger brother Pat was my sidekick. My love for comic books stayed with me throughout high school and college and led to me earning income off of my hobby. I now sell comic books through my very own website and have been doing very well. The main money makers are old comic books, some of which are extremely sought after as collectable items. Selling used comic books, however, puts me at a high risk for charge backs. I decided to mitigate the risks of experiencing a complete loss of merchandise and money by incorporating a phone verification service as part of my website. Using the service provided by TeleSign enables me to gather important and valuable information pertaining to the identities of my customers. By using the phone verification service by TeleSign, I am able to detect at risk customers and ultimately protect my finances for my own and my personal sidekick’s future enjoyment.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ano9PXdAYg4

Online Comic Vendor Uses Phone Verification Service to Defeat Chargebacks is a post from: TeleSign Blog

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Video Game Retailer Uses SMS Identification by TeleSign to Prevent Chargebacks

Telesign editor — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:19:39 +0000

I found that selling things on popular auction websites is no longer as profitable as it used to be so I decided to dive into e-commerce. I remember my mother used to make plenty of money auctioning off jewelry on the Internet, however she no longer wants to deal with all of the fees. I was recently taught the basics of rehabbing old video game systems and figured it would be stupid not to try and make some money off of my new found skills. I contacted a friend who is an expert web designer and came up with a pretty cool website along with an application to take orders and keep track of inventory. He stressed the importance of using an SMS identification service to help protect me from costly charge backs which are common in the used video game sales business. I agreed and opted to find a third party internet security provider on my own. I found TeleSign to be the most reliable and cost effective provider of phone verification and SMS identification services and quickly arranged to have their API integrated into my website. Ever since I have been using it (about 6 months) I have had zero problems with chargebacks and have since detected many potentially risky customers.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzf0oo-7kXU

Video Game Retailer Uses SMS Identification by TeleSign to Prevent Chargebacks is a post from: TeleSign Blog

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