Risk, Fraud & Security
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.
SIM Swapper Who Stole Nude Photos and $600,000 Gets 2-Year Prison Sentence
Daniel Mills tagged photos with his alias before posting them online so everyone could see who was responsible for stealing them.
Human Trafficking for Scam Call Centers Targeted by INTERPOL Operation in 27 Countries
The international police organization warned the problem is spreading beyond SE Asia and becoming global.
What Does NIS2 Mean for Telco Security?
Expert analyst Patrick Donegan has summarized the implications of the directive which is central to EU cybersecurity law.
8-Year Prison Sentence for SIM Swapper
Amir Hossein Golshan must also pay USD1,218,526 in restitution. His crimes include hijacking the account of a successful Instagram influencer and using social engineering to steal cryptocurrency.
Indian Police Raids 24 Locations Linked to US Robocall Imposter Scams
Suspects are alleged to have defrauded victims by pretending to be employees of the US government and its agencies.
Czech Police Detail Methods Used by $9mn Scam Call Center Based in Ukraine
Fraudsters used CLI spoofing and native Czech speakers to aid the impersonation of Czech banks and police.
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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