Spot Location Spoofing, Prevent a Range of Fraud

Identify manipulated or masked locations, IPs, GPS signals, emulators, and VPNs to detect location spoofing attempts. Get real-time insights into true user location and prevent location-based fraud during onboarding, login, or transactions.

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Stats

• 80% Drop in ATO cases
• 10-25% Higher catch rates
• 8X Reduction in session hijacks

Reduce Identity Fraud

Flag location spoofing attempts to prevent synthetic identity and multi-account fraud.

Apply Geo Restrictions

Enforce access control to allow users only from authorized locations.

Onboard More Good Users

Automate verification and protect growth without adding friction for legitimate users.

The Bureau Difference

Monitor location spoofing attempts and respond dynamically to risks at every level.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is location spoofing?

Location spoofing refers to the use of VPNs, GPS spoofing apps, or emulators to manipulate a device’s location, appear trustworthy, and evade detection.

Can location spoofing cause regulatory non-compliance?

Fraudsters often use location spoofing to exploit services, such as promotional offers or product trials that are geographically restricted, exposing businesses to legal and non-compliance risks.

How does Bureau detect location spoofing?

Bureau’s unified risk decisioning platform correlates GPS parameters like elevation and pressure, IP, network, and device intel to evaluate location authenticity in real-time. By detecting mismatches and obfuscation attempts, Bureau helps businesses protect key touchpoints, including sign-up, login, and transactions, without adding latency or friction for good users.