Risk, Fraud & Security
5 Aussie Telcos Breached Anti-Scam Rules; Millions of Impersonation Scam SMS Messages Sent
The Australian regulator issued orders to comply with the national anti-scam code but cannot levy fines for a first infringement.
Spanish Government Launches Consultation on Tackling Telecom Scams
The three controls that get most attention are: blocking inbound international calls that spoof domestic numbers; creating a SenderID registry; and scanning the content of messages.
Singapore Police Sent 48,000 Automated SMS Warnings to 15,000 Scam Victims
They claim that robotic process automation stopped scams collectively worth USD52mn.
Ransomware Attack Hits Claro across Latin America
Services have been disrupted in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala , Honduras and Nicaragua.
3 Years in Prison for Fraudster Who Drove SMS-Blasting IMSI-Catcher around Norway
A 25 year old Malaysian sent smishing messages that impersonated three Norwegian banks.
Australian Government Commits to Spending AUD10mn on SMS SenderID Registry
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland guaranteed public funding for the first four years of the registry's operation.
Telco Fined for Not Checking IDs That Would Have Stopped 9 Illegal SIM Swaps
The ACMA imposed a fine of AUD259,440 after discovering customers of Medion Australia had lost AUD160,000 due to SIM swap frauds.
Telcos, Banks and Internet Platforms: The Future of Scam Prevention Must Cut across Silos
The Australian government wants consistent anti-scam principles applied across banks, telcos and online businesses.
Brazilian Regulator Orders Telcos to Crack Down on Sale of Toll-Free Numbers to Fraudsters
Operators who supply 0800 numbers should check if the number is being used for its stated purpose.
Telnyx Fined for Breaking Aussie Fraud and Safety Rules
However, the CPaaS was not fined for sending at least 4,666 SMS messages using SenderIDs that had not been validated.
Violent Teenage LAPSUS$ SIM Swapper Given Unlimited Detention in Psychiatric Institution
An unnamed 17 year old accomplice was also sentenced for crimes including the 'stalking and harassment' of women.
Man Charged with Using Simboxes to Send 17mn Smishing Messages
The alleged fraudster sent messages demanding payment on behalf of well-known organizations.
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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