The NetQuest Advantage

CloneCatcher is a Fraud Management Solution for wireless carriers. It is a centralized server application that works in conjunction with NetQuest’s Net(s)CCS and NetAnalyzer [patented accurate CDR/TDR (call and IS-41 transaction records) generation obtained directly from SS7, IP and ATM network] to perform “Real-Time” velocity calculations to identify potentially fraudulent activity, even before the call is made.

Dramatic Return on Investment

The wireless carriers that experience fraudulent cloning now have an answer and can stop the revenue leakage, thereby enhancing profitability.

The Problem

Catching cloned phones and illegal activity in the wireless network is an on-going battle that has cost carriers millions of dollars. Even with protocol enhancements, cloning still occurs and costs carriers millions in lost revenues. In an effort to solve this situation, CloneCatcher has been deployed with resounding success in identifying and preventing fraud from taking place.

The Solution

NetQuest’s CloneCatcher is a centralized server fraud management application that processes correlated and translated registration and deregistration message data between HLRs and VLRs. "Real Time" velocity calculations are used between sequential IS-41 message Point Code or MSCID entries to immediately flag unrealistic conditions. Another indication of potentially fraudulent activity is extremely high registration and deregistration counts from non-contiguous territories. Complete display information with detailed analysis is provided including the ability to scroll roamer activity in handling customer complaints or deciding whether to discontinue service.

Key Benefits

	Wireless Fraud Management Solution
	Synergistic SS7, IP, ATM Fraud Management System Approach
	Ideal Clone Detection System
	Velocity and Volume Measurement
	Unique Patented Solutions
	Accurate Information
	Roamer Analysis

CloneCatcher Process

Tekno Telecom’s NetQuest, the front-end component utilizing patented hardware and software [Net(s)CCS and NetAnalyzer], non-intrusively connects to multiple high-speed ATM, SS7 and Ethernet links to decode and correlate ATM cells, SS7 MSUs, and IP packets, etc. This decoded and correlated information is then processed into IS-41 transaction detail records (TDRs) with 100% accuracy in "real-time." The CloneCatcher centralized server collects the processed IS-41 transactions and measures velocity calculations and does fraud management analysis. This multi-user environment provides carriers with the ability to identify fraud before it costs.

Conclusion

Carriers that have fraud in their wireless network and want to stop the revenue leakage have an inexpensive answer available, NetQuest’s CloneCatcher.