DID YOU KNOW?

A key component to international voice bypass fraud (SIM Box fraud) is the device itself – typically a VoIP x GSM/UMTS/LTE gateway. These devices act as a mobile station on the CSP’s network and emit RF signals that can be tracked and located – using the right tools – with pinpoint precision. While commonly associated with international voice bypass fraud, there is an emerging trend of these devices being used to support other nefarious use-cases – including Vishing, Smishing, and A2P/OTP SMS Termination.

Based on three successful SIM Box Geolocation projects in Africa, including 14 SIM Box operations and 23 SIM Box devices, LATRO has eliminated the risk of $7.2 million revenue loss, highlighting that even with a few operations, the financial risk is substantial.

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SIM Box Fraud: Understanding the Impact on Your Network

Poor network Quality 

Damage to Network Infrastructure 

Threat to National Security 

Compromised Customer Privacy 
and Security

Damage to Operator’s Reputation 
and Customer Churn 

The Challenge

Advanced Fraud Technology Beats Conventional Detection Methods

SIM Box manufacturers have advanced hardware and software technology to avoid detection by traditional FMS and other conventional analytics

Fraudsters Continuously Evolve Their Tactics

  • Massive SIM volumes auto managed through SIM Servers
  • Changing/Dynamic IMEI device spoofing
  • Automated per SIM “human behavior” usage patterns

Legacy Usage Analysis And Active Test Calling Are Less Effective

Detections must be done on a highly technical level at near real-time speeds and to scale with the network.

Effective Fraudsters Are
No Amateurs

Bypass Fraud operators inflicting the most damage on Operators are highly developed organizations that run global networks using sophisticated technology.

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The LATRO Approach to RF-Based Geolocation Services 

LATRO believes that taking an aggressive approach toward SIM Box and SMS Blaster operations is often warranted and always effective. By combining LATRO’s advanced RF tools and expertise with the jurisdictional power of law enforcement, we can disrupt fraud operations on the ground – raising both the financial stakes and risk profile for fraud operators to deter the behavior.

LATRO leverages defense-grade RF equipment and a team of expert technicians on the ground – along with our suite of analytical tools – to deliver real, tangible results to CSPs, Regulators, and Law Enforcement Professionals. 

Key Benefits

Immediate Increase in Minutes and Revenue 

Gain “Intelligence” on Fraudsters  

Deters 
Fraudsters  

Encourages Regulatory Support 

*Our Track Record

10

Days in a Single Geolocation Project

26

Countries Where Geolocation Projects have been

523

SIM Box Operations Busted

2615

SIM Boxes Confiscated (approx.)

5

Average SIM Boxes Busted in a 10-Day Project

61

SIM Servers
Busted

6

Mobile SIM
Boxes Busted

1394

Gray Route Capacity
Eliminated

*Proven Success from 2009 to 2022

The risk of leaving SIM Boxes active on mobile networks leads to massive financial losses for the operators, and the government regulators through grey route traffic and a loss of quality of service.
The risk of not busting SMS Blasters can also allow attacks on mobile subscribers, including phishing, fake news, or private network communication by criminal organizations. 

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