Your WAF stops bots. But not their $500K SMS pumping scheme.
Your WAF stops bots. But not their $500K SMS pumping scheme.
Fraudsters exploit your OTP flows with premium-rate numbers, farming SMS requests to collect telecom kickbacks. Single attacks cost $50K-$500K. Twitter lost $60M annually. Your WAF doesn't detect this because it doesn't validate phone numbers.
SMS pumping costs your customers $50K-$500K per attack. Twitter lost $60M annually. Your WAF doesn't validate phone numbers.
Our Process
Our Process
Why WAF Vendors Can't Stop SMS Pumping
WAFs secure the application layer. SMS fraud happens at the telecom layer.
Step 1
What WAFs Detect
Standard web application and network layer threats
Your WAF
Malicious bots
Credential stuffing
DDoS Attacks
SQL Injections & XSS
Rate limiting by IP
Your WAF
Malicious bots
Credential stuffing
DDoS Attacks
SQL Injections & XSS
Rate limiting by IP
Step 2
What WAFs Miss
Telecommunications fraud vectors outside HTTP scope
FloodGuard
Premium-rate phone numbers
Sequential number patterns
Disposable/burners
High risk carriers
Velocity abuse
FloodGuard
Premium-rate phone numbers
Sequential number patterns
Disposable/burners
High risk carriers
Velocity abuse
Step 3
Why the Gap exists?
WAF vendors analyze HTTP traffic - headers, payloads, IP behavior. They don't have
Telecom carrier databases
Identifies 900+ carriers globally, premium-rate prefixes, IRSF risk zones
Historical SMS fraud patterns
Detects sequential number testing (+1, +2, +3...), velocity spikes, geographic anomalies
Global phone reputation data
Real-time scoring: disposable numbers, VoIP lines, recent fraud history across networks
Telecom carrier databases
Identifies 900+ carriers globally, premium-rate prefixes, IRSF risk zones
Historical SMS fraud patterns
Detects sequential number testing (+1, +2, +3...), velocity spikes, geographic anomalies
Global phone reputation data
Real-time scoring: disposable numbers, VoIP lines, recent fraud history across networks
Step 4
How to close the Gap?
One API call before OTP delivery validates phone risk using telecom intelligence
You + FloodGuard
Your clients
You + FloodGuard
Your clients
Case Studies
Case Studies
What are your colleagues saying?
Take a look various WAFs and their use base
Real customer posted this in Cloudflare's official forum after bots triggered thousands of OTP deliveries. Cloudflare's response? "Try adding a third-party CAPTCHA." Translation: No native solution exists.
Impact :
$0.03-$7 per SMS to premium numbers
$50K-$500K per SMS pumping attack
Zero phone validation in Cloudflare WAF
Cloudflare does not protect their users.
"Bad actors deploy bots to sign up accounts, resulting in significant SMS volume in a short period."
AWS published this blog explicitly acknowledging SMS pumping fraud. But here's the catch: AWS WAF doesn't prevent it. Their solution? Application-layer fixes in Cognito only. No phone validation at WAF level.
Impact :
$6.7B global SMS OTP fraud (2023)
AWS acknowledges problem but no WAF solution
Cognito-only fix leaves other users unprotected
AWS Fraud Control ATP uses breach databases for credentials. It doesn't validate phone numbers or detect carrier fraud.
A customer asked Microsoft directly: "Does Azure WAF prevent account takeover, OTP/SMS fraud protection?" Microsoft's official answer: We don't have this. Try "another product."
Impact :
Customer is un-protected
AWS has ATP, Azure doesn't
70+ Hours Saved/Month
Summary
Real customer posted this in Cloudflare's official forum after bots triggered thousands of OTP deliveries. Cloudflare's response? "Try adding a third-party CAPTCHA." Translation: No native solution exists.
Impact :
$0.03-$7 per SMS to premium numbers
$50K-$500K per SMS pumping attack
Zero phone validation in Cloudflare WAF
Cloudflare does not protect their users.
"Bad actors deploy bots to sign up accounts, resulting in significant SMS volume in a short period."
AWS published this blog explicitly acknowledging SMS pumping fraud. But here's the catch: AWS WAF doesn't prevent it. Their solution? Application-layer fixes in Cognito only. No phone validation at WAF level.
Impact :
$6.7B global SMS OTP fraud (2023)
AWS acknowledges problem but no WAF solution
Cognito-only fix leaves other users unprotected
AWS Fraud Control ATP uses breach databases for credentials. It doesn't validate phone numbers or detect carrier fraud.
A customer asked Microsoft directly: "Does Azure WAF prevent account takeover, OTP/SMS fraud protection?" Microsoft's official answer: We don't have this. Try "another product."
Impact :
Customer is un-protected
AWS has ATP, Azure doesn't
70+ Hours Saved/Month
Summary
Real customer posted this in Cloudflare's official forum after bots triggered thousands of OTP deliveries. Cloudflare's response? "Try adding a third-party CAPTCHA." Translation: No native solution exists.
Impact :
$0.03-$7 per SMS to premium numbers
$50K-$500K per SMS pumping attack
Zero phone validation in Cloudflare WAF
Cloudflare does not protect their users.
"Bad actors deploy bots to sign up accounts, resulting in significant SMS volume in a short period."
AWS published this blog explicitly acknowledging SMS pumping fraud. But here's the catch: AWS WAF doesn't prevent it. Their solution? Application-layer fixes in Cognito only. No phone validation at WAF level.
Impact :
$6.7B global SMS OTP fraud (2023)
AWS acknowledges problem but no WAF solution
Cognito-only fix leaves other users unprotected
AWS Fraud Control ATP uses breach databases for credentials. It doesn't validate phone numbers or detect carrier fraud.
A customer asked Microsoft directly: "Does Azure WAF prevent account takeover, OTP/SMS fraud protection?" Microsoft's official answer: We don't have this. Try "another product."
Impact :
Customer is un-protected
AWS has ATP, Azure doesn't
70+ Hours Saved/Month
Summary
Real customer posted this in Cloudflare's official forum after bots triggered thousands of OTP deliveries. Cloudflare's response? "Try adding a third-party CAPTCHA." Translation: No native solution exists.
Impact :
$0.03-$7 per SMS to premium numbers
$50K-$500K per SMS pumping attack
Zero phone validation in Cloudflare WAF
Cloudflare does not protect their users.
"Bad actors deploy bots to sign up accounts, resulting in significant SMS volume in a short period."
AWS published this blog explicitly acknowledging SMS pumping fraud. But here's the catch: AWS WAF doesn't prevent it. Their solution? Application-layer fixes in Cognito only. No phone validation at WAF level.
Impact :
$6.7B global SMS OTP fraud (2023)
AWS acknowledges problem but no WAF solution
Cognito-only fix leaves other users unprotected
AWS Fraud Control ATP uses breach databases for credentials. It doesn't validate phone numbers or detect carrier fraud.
A customer asked Microsoft directly: "Does Azure WAF prevent account takeover, OTP/SMS fraud protection?" Microsoft's official answer: We don't have this. Try "another product."
Impact :
Customer is un-protected
AWS has ATP, Azure doesn't
70+ Hours Saved/Month
Summary
DRAG TO EXPLORE
DRAG TO EXPLORE
TrailForge, a suitcase brand, faced stock issues and inefficiencies. Our AI forecasting optimized inventory and production cycles, helping them save costs and deliver faster.
Impact :
40% Less Inventory Waste
35% Faster Production
20% More Accurate Forecasting
Summary
TrailForge, a suitcase brand, faced stock issues and inefficiencies. Our AI forecasting optimized inventory and production cycles, helping them save costs and deliver faster.
Impact :
40% Less Inventory Waste
35% Faster Production
20% More Accurate Forecasting
Summary
"Bad actors deploy bots to sign up accounts, resulting in significant SMS volume in a short period."
AWS published this blog explicitly acknowledging SMS pumping fraud. But here's the catch: AWS WAF doesn't prevent it. Their solution? Application-layer fixes in Cognito only. No phone validation at WAF level.
Impact :
$6.7B global SMS OTP fraud (2023)
20% Cost Reduction
$50K-$500K per SMS pumping attack
Cognito-only fix leaves other users unprotected
"Bad actors deploy bots to sign up accounts, resulting in significant SMS volume in a short period."
AWS published this blog explicitly acknowledging SMS pumping fraud. But here's the catch: AWS WAF doesn't prevent it. Their solution? Application-layer fixes in Cognito only. No phone validation at WAF level.
Impact :
$6.7B global SMS OTP fraud (2023)
20% Cost Reduction
$50K-$500K per SMS pumping attack
Cognito-only fix leaves other users unprotected
ScaleByte’s sales team struggled with follow-up delays. Our AI sales assistant automated outreach, lead scoring, and CRM updates—resulting in faster responses and more closed deals.
Impact :
3x More Deals
40% Faster Responses
95% Lead Accuracy
Microsoft's fraud tools are scattered across 3 disconnected products. None integrate with Azure WAF.
ScaleByte’s sales team struggled with follow-up delays. Our AI sales assistant automated outreach, lead scoring, and CRM updates—resulting in faster responses and more closed deals.
Impact :
3x More Deals
40% Faster Responses
95% Lead Accuracy
Microsoft's fraud tools are scattered across 3 disconnected products. None integrate with Azure WAF.
Benefits
Benefits
Turn Product Gap Into Revenue Stream
Your existing customers. Their SMS pumping pain. Your new offering.
White-Label OEM
Your brand, our technology. Flat licensing or revenue share. Full customization.
White-Label OEM
Your brand, our technology. Flat licensing or revenue share. Full customization.
Technology Partnership
Co-branded solution. Joint GTM. Integrated into your partner program.
Technology Partnership
Co-branded solution. Joint GTM. Integrated into your partner program.
Marketplace Integration
AWS/Azure ISV programs. Transactable offers. Co-sell eligible.
Marketplace Integration
AWS/Azure ISV programs. Transactable offers. Co-sell eligible.
Marketplace Integration
AWS/Azure ISV programs. Transactable offers. Co-sell eligible.
Marketplace Integration
AWS/Azure ISV programs. Transactable offers. Co-sell eligible.
What you get
$0
$0
R&D Investment
R&D Investment
0
0
ML/Fraud Engineers
ML/Fraud Engineers
99%
99%
Accuracy Models
Accuracy Models
FAQs
FAQs
We’ve Got the Answers You’re Looking For
Quick answers to your AI automation questions.
How does FloodGuard integrate with our WAF?
What's the API latency impact?
How accurate is SMS pumping fraud detection?
What happens if your API goes down?
Can we test without affecting production traffic?
How does FloodGuard integrate with our WAF?
What's the API latency impact?
How accurate is SMS pumping fraud detection?
What happens if your API goes down?
Can we test without affecting production traffic?
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