{"id":1650,"date":"2026-01-28T18:46:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T18:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/scams\/?post_type=gsma_theme_resources&#038;p=1650"},"modified":"2026-04-29T13:38:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:38:45","slug":"how-scam-bot-detection-is-transforming-mobile-network-security","status":"publish","type":"gsma_theme_resources","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/scams\/gsma_resources\/how-scam-bot-detection-is-transforming-mobile-network-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Scam Bot Detection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scams and spam are among the fastest growing threats to consumer confidence in mobile services. Fraudsters use SIM farms (large clusters of SIM cards controlled by automated systems) to create fake<br>accounts, send mass messages or calls, and bypass legitimate telecom services, fuelling phishing and impersonation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virginia Tech, in collaboration with GSMA Foundry, is leading a project to detect SIM farm activity directly<br>from 4G\/5G network signalling. By analysing protocol level data and key performance indicators, the solution identifies abnormal patterns in real time, stopping scams before they reach consumers. The goal is to move from reactive mitigation to infrastructure level prevention, delivering safer mobile experiences<br>worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For consumers, the project should reduce scam calls\/texts and build greater confidence in mobile services, while helping operators protect network integrity and revenue. 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The live demo at Pavilion booth and the roundtable\u00a0helped attendees gain insights into how digital twin environments can model SIM farm operations and measure fraud detection accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/scams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/VT-logo.png\" alt=\"The image shows the Virginia Tech logo. On the left, a maroon \u201cVT\u201d is stylised with sharp angles. 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