Christian Foundation for Children and Aging

What Christian Foundation for Children and Aging does

CFCA (Communications Fraud Control Association) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) international association dedicated to fraud risk management, fraud prevention, revenue assurance, and profitability protection within the communications ecosystem. It operates as a membership-based intelligence-sharing platform rather than a software vendor: CFCA does not develop proprietary technology products, but instead aggregates expertise, research, and best practices from a diverse global membership that includes communications service providers, financial institutions, technology vendors, and law enforcement agencies.

The organization's product surface is built around human-mediated knowledge exchange. Core offerings include the KNOWledge Network (KNOW Sessions), a members-only virtual forum held monthly and in joint sessions with GSMA FASG; the annual Global Fraud Loss Survey Report (the 2019 edition reported global telecom fraud losses of $28.3 billion); Certified Anti-fraud Training programs including the CCSP credential; an Information Sharing Forum comprising a document library of fact sheets, white papers, and presentations; Industry Fraud Alerts; and recurring in-person Educational Events (Summer, Fall, and International) hosted at member company venues (Saint Paul 2026, Stockholm 2026, Toronto 2027).

CFCA generates revenue through three streams: recurring annual membership dues from enterprises across its served verticals, tiered event ticket and registration fees ($175 to $800 per attendee, with complimentary admission for speakers, government, and law enforcement), and tiered corporate sponsorship (Gold, Silver, Bronze). Named enterprise members and sponsors span Tier-1 carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Comcast, Vodafone, Orange, Telefonica), major banks (JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, TD Bank, US Bank, Mastercard), technology firms (Google, Oracle, Twilio, HCLTech), and fraud-prevention specialists (LexisNexis Risk Solutions, FICO/Mitek, TransUnion, Hiya, Nomorobo, Mobileum, Iconectiv). Note: the firmographic header identifies the company as Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (a separate nonprofit in Kansas City, Kansas); the substantive source data throughout describes CFCA as the Communications Fraud Control Association headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey, and that is the entity analyzed here.

Name

Christian Foundation for Children and Aging

Legal name

Communications Fraud Control Association

Website

https://cfca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CFCA is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) international association that runs membership-based fraud intelligence sharing, annual educational events, and research publications for the global communications ecosystem, serving telecom carriers, financial institutions, technology vendors, and law enforcement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association Services (Communications Fraud Prevention)

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

akta.pro primary industry

Fraud Risk Management & Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (BPAHAFAL)

Keywords

• Fraud risk management
• Communications fraud prevention
• Revenue assurance
• Industry association services
• Anti-fraud professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Roseland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for organizations including communications service providers, financial institutions, technology vendors, and law enforcement agencies. Members gain access to forums, document libraries, training materials, industry alerts, and networking opportunities.
2. Event Tickets and Registration: Revenue from educational events with tiered pricing: Corporate Carrier/Industry CFCA Member ($175), Corporate Industry CFCA Member ($350), Non-Member rates up to $800, with free admission for speakers, governmental and law enforcement participants.
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Sponsorship tiers including Gold Sponsors (SOMOS, TNS, LexisNexis Risk Solutions), Silver Sponsors (FICO/Mitek, TransUnion, Hiya, Nomorobo), and Bronze Sponsors (NetNumber, Mobileum, Iconectiv, Araxxe, SecureLogic).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CFCA is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) international association providing fraud risk management, fraud prevention, revenue assurance, and intelligence-sharing services. It offers a portfolio of member benefits including the KNOWledge Network (KNOW Sessions), the annual Global Fraud Loss Survey report, Certified Anti-fraud Training, in-person Educational Events, an Information Sharing Forum with document library, and Industry Fraud Alerts for security, fraud, and risk management professionals across communications, financial, technology, and law-enforcement sectors.

Product overview

CFCA is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) international association serving as the leading global organization dedicated to fraud risk management, fraud prevention, revenue assurance, and profitability protection within the communications ecosystem. The organization offers a portfolio of member services including the KNOWledge Network (KNOW Sessions) - an online members-only forum for discussing fraud trends, the annual Global Fraud Loss Survey Report providing industry research, Certified Anti-fraud Training programs, Educational Events (Summer, Fall, and international conferences), an Information Sharing Forum with documents and white papers, and Industry Fraud Alerts. The CFCA / FASG Joint KNOW Session represents a collaborative program with GSMA FASG for joint educational sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CFCA: The organization's registered trademark with the CFCA® symbol used throughout the website.
• KNOWledge Network (KNOW)
• Global Fraud Loss Survey

Products and services

• KNOWledge Network (KNOW Sessions) CFCA's members-only online forum where participants discuss current issues and trends in communications fraud, seek answers from peers, and make contacts for offline discussions. It is designed for fraud, risk, and security professionals from CFCA member organizations.
• Global Fraud Loss Survey Report Comprehensive annual industry research report covering fraud affecting the global telecommunications industry, providing fraud loss data and analysis for member organizations and the broader telecom ecosystem.
• Certified Anti-fraud Training Industry training program providing professional certification in fraud prevention and management, including the Certified Communications Security Professional (CCSP) credential, for communications industry fraud and security professionals.
• Educational Events Annual in-person conferences including Summer, Fall, and International educational events that bring together fraud management professionals for training, networking, and knowledge sharing across carriers, banks, technology vendors, and law enforcement.
• Information Sharing Forum and Document Library Members-only document library and information sharing forum containing fact sheets, white papers, surveys, and presentations used by members for industry intelligence sharing on communications fraud.
• Industry Fraud Alerts Timely alerts distributed to CFCA members about emerging fraud threats, risks, and trends affecting the communications ecosystem, enabling faster member response to new schemes.
• CFCA / GSMA FASG Joint KNOW Session Collaborative online forum co-hosted with GSMA FASG (Fraud and Security Group), enabling members of both organizations to discuss current communications fraud issues, trends, and seek answers from a broader cross-association community.

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TD Bank (Event Host)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2027Host of 2027 Educational Event scheduled for April 27-29, 2027 at TD Terrace, 160 Front St W, Toronto, Canada.
• GSMA FASG (Fraud and Security Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint KNOWledge Network sessions co-hosted with GSMA FASG for members of both organizations. CFCA/GSMA FASG KNOW Sessions provide a forum for participants to discuss current issues and trends in communications fraud, seek answers, and make contacts for offline discussions.
• SOMOS (Gold Sponsor)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor providing support for CFCA educational events and programs. SOMOS is a technology company involved in call authentication and fraud prevention solutions for the telecommunications industry.
• TNS (Transaction Network Services) (Gold Sponsor)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor supporting CFCA events and programs. TNS provides connectivity, data, and payment services including fraud management solutions.
• LexisNexis Risk Solutions (Gold Sponsor)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor supporting CFCA educational programs. LexisNexis provides fraud detection and risk management solutions, contributing expertise through blog articles and survey panels.
• FICO/Mitek (Silver Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor supporting CFCA programs. FICO provides analytics and decision management technologies including fraud prevention solutions.
• TransUnion (Silver Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor. TransUnion provides credit information, analytics, and risk management solutions including fraud and identity verification services.
• Hiya (Silver Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor. Hiya provides call protection and spam detection services for enterprises and carriers.
• Nomorobo (Silver Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor. Nomorobo provides robocall mitigation and call protection solutions.
• NetNumber (Bronze Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor. NetNumber provides global data services and numbering intelligence solutions for telecommunications.
• Mobileum (Bronze Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor. Mobileum provides analytics and testing solutions for telecommunications including fraud and revenue assurance.
• Iconectiv (Bronze Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor. Iconectiv provides numbering intelligence, fraud management, and messaging solutions. Serves as Policy Administrator for SHAKEN/STIR governance.
• Araxxe (Bronze Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor. Araxxe provides revenue assurance and fraud management solutions for telecommunications.
• SecureLogic (Bronze Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor. SecureLogic provides voice security and fraud prevention solutions.
• Lumen Technologies (Event Host)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of Fall Educational Event 2026 at their head offices at 70 W. 4th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Lumen is a major telecommunications and technology company providing enterprise and government communications services.
• TD BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember company hosting the 2027 Educational Event. Major financial institution participating in CFCA programming on telecommunications threats facing financial services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GSMA: Global mobile industry association representing hundreds of operators. Its Fraud and Security Group (FASG) operates adjacent programming to CFCA's fraud risk management mission, and the two organizations co-host KNOW Sessions — making GSMA both a peer and a strategic partner.
• RAG (Revenue Assurance Group): Community of telecom professionals focused on revenue assurance, fraud, and risk management. Highly overlapping mission (CFCA explicitly lists revenue assurance as part of its remit) and similar event/community operating model.
• i3forum: International, non-profit industry association focused on fraud, signaling, and interconnect issues in telecommunications. i3forum operates working groups that produce fraud-related best practices and is a direct functional peer for carrier-side fraud collaboration.
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE): Global anti-fraud professional association offering the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential and training. ACFE is a broader-scope fraud professional body but comparable in operating model — membership association, training, certification, and conferences.
• MEF (Mobile Ecosystem Forum): Global trade association focused on the mobile ecosystem, including messaging, A2P, fraud, and security. MEF runs industry working groups and anti-fraud initiatives that directly overlap CFCA's fraud risk management remit, serving operators, banks, and messaging providers.

Broad incumbents

• TM Forum: Large global industry association for telcos and technology vendors covering operations, digital transformation, and — increasingly — fraud and risk. Broader scope than CFCA but overlapping member base, particularly with Tier-1 carriers and solution vendors like Oracle.
• ICA (International Compliance Association): International membership body for compliance, AML, and financial crime prevention professionals. Adjacent to CFCA's fraud risk management scope, with overlapping financial institution membership and a similar training/certification model.

Others

• ITU (International Telecommunication Union): United Nations specialized agency for telecommunications, including standards, policy, and global security initiatives. Not a direct competitor for members, but a peer in the sense that it sets frameworks (e.g., related to fraud and signaling integrity) that CFCA members must navigate.

Regional players

• IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals): Large global privacy and data protection professional association with a strong North American footprint. Adjacent because privacy and identity/fraud management increasingly intersect, and shared members in financial services and tech.

Emerging players

• Cyber Threat Alliance: Nonprofit organization facilitating intelligence sharing among cybersecurity vendors and platform companies. Adjacent to CFCA's information-sharing forum model and comparable as a cross-sector nonprofit intelligence community, though focused on cyber threat intelligence broadly rather than telecom-specific fraud.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CFCAFraud
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7JLNlbrZ2zZL0QCOXumWsg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/communications-fraud-control-association-cfca

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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