Risk, Fraud & Security
Million-Dollar Cryptocurrency SIM Swapper Arrested
This is not the first time that New Yorker Nicholas Truglia has been associated with a megabucks cryptocurrency crime.
Free Simbox Map Offered by LATRO
Telcos and regulators can obtain a free trial of LATRO's Versamapper tool for a limited period.
BBC Flip Flops on SIM Swaps (and Other Frauds)
A fraudster steals from a victim's bank account after hijacking the victim's phone line. Which business is most responsible for the victim's loss? The BBC cannot make up its mind.
6 Takeaways from the Krebs Article on SIM Swaps
It makes a refreshing change to see genuine insights about SIM swap fraud from knowledgeable law enforcement officials and a responsible journalist.
Dominican Pleads Guilty to Telecoms Fraud After Extradition to US
Braulio De la Cruz Vasquez systematically used cloned phones to connect Floridians with expensive Caribbean destinations.
RA Assistant in Electricity Supplier Caught Stealing Electricity
Notion Charakupa misused property belonging to the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC).
US Reg Challenges CEOs to Prevent Caller ID Spoofing
The FCC has given US telcos until November 19th to explain when they will implement SHAKEN/STIR digital certificates for voice calls.
BBC Tries To Create Panic Over SIM Swaps
The stores of some UK mobile networks will issue replacement SIMs without demanding photo ID. Just as importantly, some BBC journalism is fundamentally dishonest.
Expert Says 15% of IRSF Sent to B-Numbers Too Long or Too Short to Be Valid
National dial plans define how many digits belong in a valid number. Guy Howie says fraudsters and telcos ignore those rules.
Mobileum’s Acquisition of Evolved Intelligence Signals Shift in Security Spending
UK signaling security firm Evolved Intelligence has been purchased by US mobile analytics business Mobileum.
Blockchain Proposed as Solution to Roaming Fraud
A distributed ledger would potentially eliminate the delays in record keeping that are exploited by fraudsters. But could a blockchain ledger be updated for all roaming calls in real time?
8 Simple Strategies to Counter Wangiri Fraud
Wangiri frauds appear to be occurring more frequently, but there are methods to prevent them and to reduce their impact.
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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