Compare OneVault vs. Pindrop

Voice biometrics leverages the distinct vocal traits of an individual, such as pitch, tone, and speech rhythm, for identification, similar to how other biometric methods utilize digital fingerprints or iris scans. This technology offers significant business and operational advantages by allowing authenticating speakers across various remote platforms, which enhances convenience, efficiency, and security. One key benefit is its independence from advanced devices; it can function effectively on simple feature phones, IVR systems, or even traditional landlines. The rise in fraudulent activities, particularly account impersonations where criminals acquire a legitimate user's information to unlawfully access online banking and credit resources, highlights the urgency for such security measures. In fact, Kaspersky Fraud Prevention revealed that in 2020, half of all fraudulent transactions in the financial sector stemmed from account impersonation. In South Africa, the situation is even more alarming, with the South African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) reporting a staggering 337% increase in such incidents, underscoring the critical need for robust protective technologies like voice biometrics. As the landscape of fraud continues to evolve, implementing effective identification methods becomes increasingly essential to safeguard personal and financial information.

Fraud within contact centers constitutes a massive financial issue, amounting to billions of dollars annually. Alarmingly, only one in 770 fraudulent calls manages to reach agents, highlighting a significant challenge. This creates a constant struggle between fraudsters and call center representatives as they strive to outwit one another. In the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, about one in 390 accessed accounts falls prey to fraudulent attacks. The repercussions of such fraud not only affect a company’s financial standing but also influence customer satisfaction and overall brand reputation. Pindrop® offers a comprehensive, multifactor, real-time solution to combat fraud, assessing calls made to the contact center by examining various factors including voice, device, and behavior, which enables the detection of up to 80% of phone channel fraud, forecasts potential fraud risks up to 60 days ahead, and provides an extensive view of cross-channel fraud. By assessing call and account risk within the IVR, businesses can effectively thwart data breaches, account takeovers, and fraud across multiple channels. Moreover, organizations can receive immediate alerts about the risk associated with each call, equipping agents with real-time information to identify and manage potentially fraudulent interactions more effectively.