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The steps of SMS toll fraud are:
SMS toll fraud is difficult to detect. Don’t let this scam spiral into major unexpected costs to your business.
Step 1
An attacker initiates a manual or scripted attack on a webpage to trigger SMS-based OTPs. Attackers can opt for high-volume attacks or low-and-slow attacks.
Step 2
The attacked app or website forwards the OTP request to a cloud communication provider.
Step 3
The provider forwards the request to a telecommunications carrier. Multiple network providers spanning international territories are involved before the OTP can reach the intended consumer.
Step 4
In that chain, a compromised carrier, colluding with an attacker, forwards the request to a “premium rate” number on a high-cost network. As a result, scammers exact an extortionate carriage fee, up to $1 or more per transaction.
Step 5
The originating sender (in this case, the web site or app) must absorb the inflated costs, resulting in thousands or millions of dollars in hidden costs each month.
Arkose Bot Manager Stops SMS Toll Fraud
Arkose Bot Manager stops SMS toll fraud. Our adaptive technology tracks more than 125 data signals to detect malicious bots and block SMS scams in real-time. Our industry-first SMS Toll Fraud Warranty covers up to $1 million in telecom expenses if Arkose Bot Manager fails to defeat an SMS toll fraud attack on an
Arkose managed service customer within the SLA.
- Robust defense preventing SMS toll fraud/IRSF
- Effective protection with superior user CX
- Strong partnership against SMS fraud attacks
- Warranty backed by top tier insurance carrier
Arkose Labs helps businesses save money and achieve a better return on investment by detecting bogus account sign-ups and malicious logins,
and eliminating the persistent attacks on user touchpoints that trigger SMS messages and OTP verifications. Arkose Bot Manager protects against
SMS toll fraud, reduces costs, and restores trust and confidence.
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Real-World Results Stopping SMS Toll Fraud

“Arkose Labs has already saved customers millions in fraudulent SMS charges by stopping these attacks. Frankly, this type of warranty should be table stakes for any security vendor.”
Frank Teruel
Chief Financial Officer
