Has the UK Regulator Just Ordered the Blocking of Foreign Scam Calls?
No, Ofcom has not ordered widespread blocking of international calls. But risk managers should understand why the BBC said they had.
The ‘Amazing’ Correlation that Reveals the Flaw in US Robocalling Rules
Data shows that fraudsters have perverted STIR/SHAKEN to obtain positive attestations for robocalls made to US consumers.
Major Carrier Says It Blocked 191mn Wangiri Calls During First Half of 2021
iBasis is the third largest carrier of international voice traffic and a member of the RAG anti-wangiri intelligence network.
Google Objects to Film Studio Demands to Block Popular App Used by Pirates
Google wants to intervene in legal action that concerns blocking the distribution of Popcorn Time software.
Suspended Sentence for Fraudster Who Stole and Sold Passwords for Streaming TV
32 year old Darren Walker made ‘thousands of pounds’ by selling compromised account details for BT Sports and Sky TV.
What Is New with IRSF Fraud?
Analysis from the PRISM database of International Premium Rate Numbers shows revenue share fraud occurs across a far wider range of destinations than before.
Chinese Police Arrest $125mn Crypto and Telecoms Fraud Gang
Almost 100 arrests were made in the Southern Chinese city of Zunyi.
Wangiri News from Italy, Lithuania, Greece and Israel
This month’s international round-up of news about the one-ring scam includes some unjustified optimism about its ‘eradication’.
Would You Allow Foreign Workers to See Your CDRs?
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel wants to know who has visibility of usage data before deciding if a foreign-owned business can provide comms services to Americans.
Last Chance to Complete the Big RAG Leakage Survey
Too late! The RAG Survey of RAFMCS Professionals has now closed. All the data will be published at the beginning of November.