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title: "Network Authentication and Fraud Prevention"
url: "https://symnexconsulting.com/glossary/network-authentication"
date: "2025-04-30"
author: "Matt Smallman"
category: "Glossary"
description: "Network Authentication and Fraud Prevention uses signalling data from a phone call either to confirm that the call originated from a device known to be in possession of the genuine user or to detect when the call has originated from a device, location or network indicative of suspicious behaviour."
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# What is Network Authentication and Fraud Prevention?

**In short:** Network Authentication and Fraud Prevention uses signalling data from a phone call either to confirm that the call originated from a device known to be in possession of the genuine user or to detect when the call has originated from a device, location or network indicative of suspicious behaviour.

Check out the Modern Security Community Video: [Network Authentication and Fraud Prevention 101 – How can it make a difference to your call centre?](https://symnexconsulting.com/video/network-authentication-fraud-prevention-101/)