Why Should You Use Verification By Phone?

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1 Why Should You Use Verification By Phone? Businesses have relied on the verification of addresses to establish ownership for new accounts since the beginning of . However, in the current climate making sure that new sign-ups are real people is becoming critical. The US Federal Government is even engaged in an investigation of companies that had purposefully created hundreds of thousands of fake accounts which are then sold to social media celebrities who are looking for followers. If addresses alone are used to verify new users, this mass creation of accounts is trivial. The most commonly used method of confirming the account's ownership is sms code verification service. Rather than requiring a user's address during the registration of a new account, phone number verification asks users to provide their mobile number. By verifying that the phone number isn't just valid, but also is available to the user businesses everywhere count on it as an additional layer of security. Here's How Phone Verification Works: The owner of the number is sent a time-sensitive numerical code via an SMS message which they then enter into the application to prove their identity, usually when creating a new account. Because phone numbers are universal, and nearly all mobile phones can be used to send SMS messages and phone number verification is a globally accessible and relatively inexpensive security solution. Phone verification is possible even for those who still use phones with landlines or do not receive SMS. An automated voice can detect the code and then call the user to confirm. Understanding why and how fake accounts are being made has led companies to turn to phone verification to safeguard users from fraudulent activity. Keep reading to discover five reasons to use phone verification for your business. How do fake accounts get created? Let's look at the reason why someone would make a fake account first: Opening an account in the name of someone else is usually the first step to steal an individual's identity. Fake profiles on social media and on social platforms could be designed to send out harass, spam or even attack legitimate users. Phony accounts can also be used to shield you from the consequences of participating in trial products, contests for free or other offers. Multiple accounts can be helpful to in 'gaming' the system. Making fake accounts requires minimal effort and costs next to nothing. This is why cybercriminals search for websites that require only an account and password to establish the identity of a brand new user. It's easy to find. Bots that are automated can profitably exploit

2 programs that verify accounts, creating unlimited fake profiles and generating many of them. Top Companies Turn To Phone Verification A lot of digital leaders request their phone numbers at the time they sign up. Businesses like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Twitter verify phone number ownership during account creation and then use these numbers at login to confirm that the user is a new user. The tech industry is increasingly recognizing that users can sign up to receive additional security features and get faster access to their accounts in the event of losing their phone number.

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