Network Effect
Community Intelligence
Leverage Shared Intelligence from Millions of Screenings to Proactively Stop High-Risk Guests.
Identify Repeat Offenders
Our system cross-references data points like emails, phone numbers, payment and device fingerprints across millions of past screenings to flag known bad actors, even if they try to change their details.
Continuously Improving Protection
As more properties join Autohost, the network effect grows stronger, constantly learning from new incidents and providing enhanced security for all users. It's like our collective superpower getting stronger every day!
Unmatched Collective Defense
Gain an advantage over basic verification tools. Benefit from a vast, shared intelligence pool specifically focused on hospitality risks that individual operators or basic tools can't replicate.
How the Network Effect Protects You
Imagine a shared brainpower across the entire Autohost network! That’s the essence of our Network Effect. It’s not just about checking an ID; it’s about leveraging collective intelligence.
Here’s how it works:
Data Fingerprinting: Every time a guest interacts, Autohost captures various non-personal identifiers – think device fingerprints, email patterns, payment card fingerprints, and phone number analysis.
Cross-Referencing: This “fingerprint” is checked against our massive, secure databases containing insights from millions of previous screenings across all Autohost users. This includes over 5.7M threat indicators and 800K incident reports (like chargebacks, parties, or fraud attempts).
Identifying Connections: Our Screening AI looks for links. Has this device fingerprint been associated with chargebacks before? Does this email pattern match known fraudulent activity? We connect the dots even if names or some details change.
Proactive Flagging: If suspicious connections are found, the reservation is flagged before the guest checks in, giving you the power to act proactively and prevent potential issues.
This means you benefit from the experiences of thousands of other property managers, automatically enhancing your own security posture. It’s teamwork at scale!
The Autohost Advantage: Intelligence, Not Just Data
Many verification tools simply check if an ID is valid or collect basic information. They give you data points, but leave the hard work of connecting the dots and assessing real risk to you. That’s like getting puzzle pieces with no picture on the box!
Autohost is different. Our Network Effect provides actionable intelligence, not just raw data.
Beyond Your Own Data: While some platforms might check against their own limited history (like past claims), Autohost taps into a vast, cross-customer pool of anonymized intelligence focused specifically on hospitality fraud and risk patterns.
Context Matters: We don’t just see a name; we see the context. Is this person associated with past fraud? Are their booking patterns suspicious compared to millions of others? This deep understanding helps reduce false positives and catch sophisticated threats.
Built-In Expertise: You don’t need to build complex logic yourself. Our Screening AI, powered by the Network Effect, acts like a dedicated security team, analyzing connections and identifying risks automatically.
With Autohost, you’re not just verifying guests; you’re leveraging the collective strength and wisdom of the entire network to protect your business.
Easily integrate your tech stack with Autohost
Use Autohost to integrate the services you need via Web SDK, RESTful API, or our Hosted Verification Page. Alternatively, you can onboard users via a QR code or a link to the verification form without integrating Autohost at all. Don't worry about interruptions with 99.996% uptime.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 How does the Network Effect differ from a simple blocklist?
While a blocklist is static, the Network Effect dynamically uses multiple data points (email, phone, device, payment fingerprints) and learns from *all* Autohost users' experiences, identifying sophisticated fraudsters who change details, not just exact name matches.
2 Is my specific guest or reservation data shared with competitors?
Absolutely not! Specific reservation details are never shared between customers. The Network Effect uses anonymized patterns and identifiers (like fingerprints) to flag risks without revealing confidential guest or booking information.
3 Do I need to buy a separate 'Network Effect' product?
Nope! The Network Effect is an inherent benefit woven into Autohost's core screening intelligence, like our Fraud Detection. It automatically enhances protection for all users without needing a separate add-on.
4 How does this help if a fraudster uses new information?
While determined fraudsters *can* change details, it's hard to change *everything*. Our system looks for connections across multiple identifiers (email, phone, payment fingerprint, device fingerprint). If we see links to previously flagged activity through *any* of these points, we raise the alarm!
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5.7M+
Threat Intel Indicators Analyzed
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800K+
Incident Reports Leveraged
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28M+
Normalized Emails Cross-Referenced
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