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Stop Unwanted and Spam Calls in Their Tracks with 2talk

Are you frustrated by robocalls interrupting your day? Can’t stand the spam calls trying to sell you extended car warranties? Are you sick of scammers trying new phone tricks to steal your money and info?

You’re not alone. Unwanted calls plague all of us – both consumers and businesses.

The good news? Relief is here thanks to new industry-wide efforts to authenticate callers and block spam even before your phone rings. So, eep reading to learn how 2talk is at the forefront of stopping unwanted and spam calls from every reaching you.

The Growing Threat of Spam Calls

Nuisance calls have long been annoying, but the problem has exploded in recent years:

  • Americans receive over 4 billion robocalls per month.
  • The FCC reports that scam calls make up most robocalls today. Criminals find it lucrative to cast wide nets through autodialing in hopes of hooking victims.
  • Caller ID spoofing has also enabled scammers to mask their actual numbers and identities. They can now imitate legitimate businesses and government agencies to appear credible.
  • As consumers catch on to old tactics, scammers constantly switch to new technology and techniques to evade blocks. For example, “neighboring spoofing” places calls from similar numbers to your own to increase your likelihood of answering.

With the growing sophistication of scammers and the scale of autodialing, unwanted calls have become rampant. But new solutions are turning the tide to protect consumers.

STIR/SHAKEN Authentication Cracks Down on Spoofing and Spam Calls

Significant progress combating spam calls is coming from STIR/SHAKEN – the new caller authentication framework implemented by phone networks across the U.S. in 2023.

STIR/SHAKEN uses digital certificates to verify that a call’s number has not been spoofed or manipulated. Networks now authenticate IDs for calls passing between them. Networks and providers can automatically block suspicious calls lacking verification, like 2talk, before reaching customers.

Early results show STIR/SHAKEN is already having a powerful impact:

  • Verizon reported a 24% drop in scam robocalls after putting STIR/SHAKEN in place.
  • T-Mobile flagged over a billion calls as “scam likely” within weeks of launching its verification system.
  • AT&T is rejecting nearly 1 million fraudulent calls per day thanks to STIR/SHAKEN.

Analysts project over 50% of all calls will carry STIR/SHAKEN verification by end of 2023. This growing certification network will help squash spoofing and ensure only legit calls get through.

2talk’s Advanced Protection for Peace of Mind

Here at 2talk, we’ve implemented STIR/SHAKEN across our network and combined it with additional leading-edge techniques to block more unwanted calls:

  • Real-time monitoring of call patterns with machine learning to quickly identify surges of robocalls and fraudulent campaigns. Our AI models continuously adjust to match the ever-evolving tactics of scammers.
  • Industry-leading databases of known spam numbers that 2talk updates every 60 seconds for immediate blocking of the latest threats. We have access to verified scam data from multiple reliable sources.
  • Sophisticated analytics that dig deep into call attributes to detect subtle indicators of nuisance calls. We look at far more than just the number itself.
  • Regular validation checks for caller ID spoofing, invalid numbers, and other scamming tricks.
  • Constant collaboration with other providers to share intelligence on new schemes and blacklist unwanted callers spreading across networks.

With proactive insights and technology powered by 2talk’s dedicated security experts, we stop unwanted calls before they become a hassle for your business. Our layered blocking approach also ensures legitimate callers can still reach you easily.

Regain Your Peace and Quiet

Don’t let fraudulent calls waste another minute of your day. With industry authentication initiatives like STIR/SHAKEN rolled out combined with advanced protections from 2talk, you can keep your phone free of spam and scams.

Experience the difference of fewer disruptions and more quality conversations that matter for your business. Contact our sales team today to learn more about 2talk’s leading call blocking and authentication capabilities.

Call the team at 2talk today and arrange for a no hassle demonstration, and a 30 day free trial.

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