Call Security
Protecting You from Caller ID Spoofing with STIR/SHAKEN Verification
Caller ID spoofing is a common tactic used by scammers to deceive recipients. From fake neighbor calls to fraud attempts posing as government agencies, these spoofed calls put customers at risk.
Tinitech Solutions uses STIR/SHAKEN to verify caller IDs, ensuring calls are legitimate and reducing fraud.
How STIR/SHAKEN Works
STIR (Secure Telephone Identity Revisited)
Digitally signs calls from the originating network.
SHAKEN (Signature-based Handling of Asserted Information Using KENs)
Validates these calls across the network.
Using digital certificates, carriers can confirm the authenticity of a call’s displayed number, stopping spoofing in its tracks.
Attestation Levels
Full (A)
Caller verified and authorized.
Full (B)
Call origin verified but number authorization uncertain.
Gateway (C)
Only the source is known, number not verified.
Fraud Protection
STIR/SHAKEN helps prevent:
Phishing:
Stops scammers impersonating banks or authorities.
Vishing:
Blocks voice phishing attempts.
Tech Support Scams:
Prevents fake support calls and malware attempts.