Going on the Offense: iconectiv Showcases Array of Solutions to Stop Communications Fraud at Telco Transformation LATAM

iconectiv to Deliver Expert Insights During Conference Session: “Fighting Communications Fraud. Winning Global Trust.”

BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Telecom fraud cost the world nearly $39 billion in 2023—fueled by robocalls, spoofing and service abuse—according to the Communications Fraud Control Association (CFCA). Latin America is feeling the heat, with digital channels now driving over half of all fraud losses and 38% tied to mobile payments and cryptocurrencies. As digital adoption surges, so do the threats — demanding faster, smarter and more proactive defenses. At the forefront of this fight is iconectiv®, delivering proven solutions that help communication service providers (CSPs), regulators and ecosystem players stay ahead of evolving fraud schemes.

iconectiv will be at Telco Transformation LATAM, August 27–28, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, to discuss strategies for fighting the LATAM region’s burgeoning fraud as well as showcase an array of solutions.

Expert Insights: Fighting Communications Fraud. Winning Global Trust.

During the session, “Fighting Communications Fraud. Winning Global Trust,” on Thursday, August 28 at 12:30 pm, iconectiv^® Account Director for LATAM, Alberto Apablaza, will examine the fraud landscape in Latin America, as well as discuss best practices and effective strategies for securing and modernizing telecom networks across the LATAM region.

Fraud-Fighting Solutions on Display

iconectiv will additionally spotlight three mission-critical fraud-fighting tools built to secure networks, protect consumers and restore trust in digital communications, including:

• iconectiv TruNumber® Protect. To stave off increasing communications fraud threats across the telecom landscape, TruNumber Protect delivers real-time phone number intelligence to help CSPs proactively detect and block suspicious calls and texts. By drawing on trusted data sourced from regulators, telecom consortiums and global numbering administrators, CSPs can protect customers, safeguard business operations and enhance Do Not Originate (DNO) directives by proactively blocking calls from invalid, unallocated and inbound-only numbers that should never originate traffic.

• iconectiv TruNumber® Routing. In an interconnected, mobile-first world, number portability data is essential. TruNumber Routing provides accurate, port-corrected information from over 100 countries – including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay – ensuring that calls and messages are completed successfully and cost efficiently. By avoiding incorrect routing and expensive intermediaries, CSPs can enhance customer experience and protect their bottom line. The platform also supports precise rating by delivering current number plans and portability data for every market in its coverage area.

• iconectiv TruNumber® Portability Clearinghouse. During the telephone number porting process, managing the complexity of forging bilateral agreements with multiple CSPs often results in delays, errors and miscommunications, as well as increased operational costs, which are passed onto the subscribers. TruNumber Portability Clearinghouse, already in use in Latin America, is a centralized system that simplifies the porting process while minimizing communications fraud and security concerns for CSPs, regulators and consumers. For instance, for more than a decade, iconectiv has been enabling customers in both Argentina and Chile to switch CSP without changing their phone number within their respective countries.

“Telecom fraud is surging across Latin America, putting both profits and consumer trust at risk. With digital adoption moving at full speed, CSPs need smarter, faster defenses,” said Peter Ford, Executive Vice President, iconectiv. “iconectiv delivers the trusted data and proven platforms needed to outsmart fraudsters, safeguard their networks and protect the integrity of the entire communications ecosystem.”

Attendees can explore iconectiv’s platforms at Telco Transformation LATAM. To connect with iconectiv at the event or to learn more, contact [e-mail].

About iconectiv

Your business and your customers need to confidently access and exchange information simply, seamlessly and securely. iconectiv's extensive experience in information services, digital identity and numbering intelligence helps you do just that. In fact, more than 5K customers rely on our data exchange platforms each day to keep their networks, devices and applications connected and 2B consumers and businesses protected. Our cloud-based information as a service network and operations management and numbering solutions span trusted communications, digital identity management and fraud prevention. For more information, http://www.iconectiv.com/. Follow us on X and LinkedIn.