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Aqerra combines multiple threat intelligence feeds, verification APIs, and AI to deliver accurate, real-time scam detection for South Africa.
Google Safe Browsing
Threat IntelligenceReal-time phishing, malware, and unwanted software detection used by Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
VirusTotal
Threat IntelligenceAggregates 90+ antivirus engines and URL scanners to detect malicious content.
RDAP / WHOIS
Domain IntelligenceDomain registration data: age, registrar, and registration events for scam-site detection.
VerifyNow
Bank Account VerificationReal-time SA bank-rail Account Verification. Confirms account exists, is open, and that the name + ID match what the holder's bank has on record. Powers Aqerra's optional live bank-rail check on the Bank tab.
NumVerify
Phone VerificationInternational phone number validation, carrier detection, and line-type identification.
Stitch
Payment ProcessingSouth African PSP that powers Aqerra Pro subscriptions and credit-bundle checkout. ZAR-native, POPIA-aligned, webhook-verified via Svix HMAC-SHA256.
Azure AI Foundry
AI AnalysisAI-powered fraud intelligence using GPT models for deep scam pattern analysis and web search.
Azure Cosmos DB
InfrastructureGlobally distributed database for real-time risk scoring, caching, and check history.
Azure App Service
InfrastructureEnterprise-grade hosting with South Africa North region for low-latency local access.
Aligned With Industry Standards
FS-ISAC Fraud Taxonomy
Signal categorisation framework
NIST AI RMF 1.0
AI risk governance (Govern / Map / Measure / Manage)
UK PSR APP Scam Categories
Liability-ready scam classification
FICO Scorecard Governance
Weight calibration with monotonicity & back-testing
OWASP ASVS
Application security verification standard