South Africa loses over R300M/year to SIM swap scams. This project helps users secure their phone numbers linked to bank accounts.
# SimGuardian: SIM Swap Fraud Detection for South Africa
A Java-based backend system that detects unauthorized SIM card changes (common in SA banking fraud) and sends real-time SMS alerts to users. Built for MTN/Vodacom networks with:
- **SIM ICCID Tracking**: Detects fraudulent swaps via carrier APIs.
- **Twilio Integration**: Instant SMS/WhatsApp alerts.
- **Spring Boot Backend**: Scalable and secure.
**Problem Solved**: South Africa loses over **R300M/year** to SIM swap scams. This project helps users secure their phone numbers linked to bank accounts.
**Use Case**:
1. User registers their phone number.
2. System polls carriers for SIM changes.
3. If a swap is detected → SMS alert + account freeze request.