Hello again, and welcome to part three of the Telesign API series. Last time we discussed how someone might attempt to con you using a virtual VOIP number. In this post we’ll learn about some other ways that people try to scam you with dubious numbers and how we fight back with Telesign Intelligence. First,
Welcome to part two of our API series. Last time we learned about the value of user verification utilizing phone numbers. Today we will learn about the dreaded anonymous VOIP numbers. So, what even IS an anonymous VOIP number? It is essentially a virtual number that is created using a service such as Burner or
Welcome to the Telesign API series. Over the next few articles we’ll be learning about all the ways Telesign’s APIs can help your business combat fraud and engage customers. Let’s start with preventing fake accounts. Fake accounts are a major nuisance to businesses because whether they are used for spam and phishing or malware and
Welcome to October, the month of Halloween, Mario Lopez’s birthday and sports. Lots of sports. Sports fandom is weird. I grew up in Indianapolis, with a father from St. Louis, went to school in Bloomington, spent time in Chicago before settling in Los Angeles. This makes me a Pacers, Colts, Cardinals, Hoosiers, Blackhawks, LAFC fan.
Telesign’s SMS API services are now available as a Microsoft Flow Connector. Microsoft Flow is a cloud-based software tool that allows users to create and automate workflows across multiple applications and services without the need for developer help. This allows the user’s favorite apps to talk to each other and automate tasks, like sending an
According to trend watchers, the big message for business marketers in 2018 is: go mobile or go home. This is driven by the fact that consumers want to be reached through their preferred communications channel – their mobile phones. As a result, more businesses are interested in connecting with their customers through SMS marketing and
Talabat is an online food delivery service that operates in the Middle East. They deliver a wide range of cuisines for their customers that are looking for a convenient meal. Talabat had a problem Talabat faced a two-prong issue with regards to their users. First, they needed to reduce fraudulent accounts, but in doing so
As the mobile industry continues to grow, with an estimated 4.68 billion mobile phone users worldwide by 2019 (Statista), being able to securely verify mobile users has become one of the most important steps to blocking all types of fraud. In fact, according to a new RSA Security report, “the fraudulent activity carried out via
You’ve established the value of engaging with your customers through SMS-based alerts, reminders, notifications and other marketing messaging. It’s the best way to reach them because it’s proven to be the preferred method for business-to-consumer communications. Inserting calls to action (CTAs) into these messages, through URLs, drives positive action that can increase growth and revenue.
Businesses that utilize SMS and voice APIs to send communications to their customers are already aware of the many benefits of offering up these channels for enhanced digital experiences. In a few lines of code, messages can be sent from applications to mobile devices in the hands of anyone in the world. Companies that choose
Your business depends on the successful exchanges that take place between two end-users of your platform. A seller and a buyer. A driver and a rider. A delivery person and an order recipient. A vacation home owner and the lucky person who gets to go on vacation. The world around us has changed in terms