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Eric Priezkalns

During his career, Eric has been a Director of Risk Management for a national telco, the Chief Executive of the Risk & Assurance Group, a Chief Marketing Officer for a software business, a consultant, a public speaker and the publisher of Commsrisk since its launch in 2006. Look here for more about the history of Commsrisk and the role played by Eric.

The comms providers that Eric has worked for include Qatar Telecom, Cable & Wireless, T‑Mobile, Sky and Worldcom. In addition to his proficiency at speaking about the current scamdemic, Eric is also a qualified chartered accountant and a subject matter expert in consumer protection, enterprise risk management, fraud prevention, data integrity and billing accuracy. Eric was the lead author of Revenue Assurance: Expert Opinions for Communications Providers, published by CRC Press. He can be reached through the contact form on this website.

Articles by This Author

Telenor Linx Explains How They Stopped Payment for a Massive A2P SMS Fraud

The wholesale carrier is so proud of how they tackled a hack by criminals that they made a video describing their response.

New Aussie Scam Targets Individuals on the Do Not Call Registry

Fraudsters try to convince their targets that they need to pay a renewal fee to remain listed on the registry.

Handset Delays Impact Call Validation in Brazil

Anatel, the Brazilian comms regulator, wants Google and Apple to change smartphone operating systems.

SIM Swapping Telco Manager Paid $1,000 Plus a Percentage for Each Fraud

A 42 year old man from New Jersey facilitated the takeover of accounts belonging to five customers of his telecoms company.

Global STIR/SHAKEN Advocate Admits the Real Motive Was to Force Capex Spending on IP Networks

Regulators were told that the goal was consumer protection when the real objective was profit.

Netflix Rivals Lost $5bn in 2023

Comcast, Paramount, Warner Bros Discovery and even Disney have to find ways to cut costs and increase revenues without upsetting customers.

Was the Global Fraud Summit a Success?

Attendees representing the telco anti-fraud community were full of praise for the first event of its kind. However, press coverage was poor and there were no significant policy announcements.

What All Police Should Learn from the Many Arrests of SIM Swappers in One Kenyan County

The rising number of arrests in Bomet County shows what happens when crime becomes a way of life. Ramping up the policing of comms frauds around the world may reveal the rot is worse than anticipated.

New Singapore Law Has 5-Year Prison Sentence for Selling SIMs; All Users Can Block Inbound International Calls

Consumers will also be able to block international SMS messages in future.

Global STIR/SHAKEN Is Dead; What Comes Next?

The UK regulator has killed any prospect of US anti-spoofing protocols gaining universal traction. We need international anti-scam strategies that focus on the basics.

US Senator Blasts Lax SS7 Security; Asks Biden to Impose Standards and to Sanction Comms Spies Worldwide

A letter from Senator Ron Wyden to President Joe Biden offers a comprehensive plan to tackle the misuse of telecoms signaling by businesses that provide surveillance services.

Nigeria Blocks SIM Cards Not Linked to National Identity Numbers

A seemingly small demand for improved national security deserves further examination because of the broader implications for privacy, tax collection, and much more.

The Commsrisk Global Fraud Dashboard


Our Global Fraud Dashboard uses AI-powered search to collate, update and visualize data about scams and other network abuses from around the world. New charts are added each month. See it here.

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