Yearly Archives: 2019
Advice for Old People Wanting to Avoid Robocalls
Millions of people are being told they should avoid robocalls by not answering their phone. Telcos need to proactively manage the consequences in order to protect revenues.
Real Customer Flagged as Fraudster Because He Wanted Phone Delivered to New Address
Three UK warned other firms that someone was impersonating Dave Parr, but they did not bother to check with the customer.
Interactive TV for Telco Risk and Assurance Pros
Greta Thunberg does not fly to conferences and we can be more like her. This pilot for RAG TV delivered a live stream involving guests in multiple locations and questions from viewers.
Kroll Report Says TMT Firms More Likely to Experience Significant Fraud by External Parties
The survey also found that technology, media and telecoms (TMT) businesses suffered less internal fraud.
Tanzanian Telco Settles Two-Year Bypass Case
In Tanzania, defendants accused of telecoms fraud can be jailed indefinitely without trial. However, an 'amnesty' from President Magufuli means the suspects in one case will finally be released.
Growth for Orillion-Powered RAG Wangiri Blockchain
Over 20 firms use the anti-wangiri ledger created by Orillion Solutions and overseen by the Risk & Assurance Group (RAG).
FBI Warns SIM Swapping Has Undermined Multi-Factor Authentication
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation wants businesses to consider using stronger authentication methods like biometrics.
Huge Roaming Overcharges by Vodafone UK
Legions of customers took to Twitter after being incorrectly charged thousands of pounds for data roaming within the European Union.
Expanded Subex Agenda Reveals Limits of RAFM
Telecoms risk professionals must keep adding to the scope of their work in order to remain relevant. The resulting tension can lead to cracks in their coverage.
WeDo Founder Falls Short in Political Campaign
Rui Paiva, former CEO of WeDo Technologies, was the lead parliamentary candidate for his party in the Vila Real region of Portugal, but they finished 12th with just 425 votes.
LATRO Shows How to Fight Wangiri
LATRO Services is setting a positive example by promoting the use of the RAG Wangiri Blockchain at their user conference, to be held in Dubai on October 16th and 17th.
How to Lose a Lot of Money from a Change in Roaming Steering
It is unwise to assume a new wholesale roaming deal will always work as expected.
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