Using communications records to detect unauthorized use of telecommunication services
US8359006B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/63
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Subject matter described herein is directed to detecting fraudulent use of telecommunication services. Different attributes (e.g., dialed number, start location, start time, end time, etc.) are analyzed that describe communication instances. When an authorized-use parameter is violated, fraudulent use can be detected. Once unauthorized use of services with a mobile device has been detected, a location of the mobile device can be used to determine a locus of fraudulent activity.
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