Risk, Fraud & Security
Review of BDO Telecoms Risk Factor Survey 2016
BDO's attempt to give good risk management advice was hampered by survey results that contradicted much of what they wanted to say.
Rising Credit Risk Will Force UK Telcos and Utilities to Rethink Collection Strategies
UK household debt is climbing and this creates challenges for those seeking payment of recurring bills.
Lycamobile Raided by Police; 19 Arrested over Alleged Money Laundering
The boss of Lycamobile France is accused of colluding with phony front companies to sell airtime on the black market.
New COSO ERM Framework Out for Comment
You should read this revised enterprise risk management framework even if it is not very good.
Review of the TMF Fraud Survey
This survey generated similar results to others, but needs more respondents to improve its credibility.
Simboxing Ghanaian Real Estate Boss Gets 2 Years in Prison
The judge described the sentence as "lenient".
Nigeria Cuts MTN Fine to $1.7bn
The fine for failing to disconnect unregistered SIMs is a third of that originally threatened by the Nigerian government.
New MTIC Fraud Guide Reviewed
Telcos need to take sales tax fraud seriously - or face serious penalties. David Morrow has written straightforward advice that is both authoritative and actionable.
Safaricom and Neural Win Award for M-Pesa AML
Safaricom's improved AML monitoring has shut down criminal rings and passed details of suspects to the police.
AI Is the Future of Fraud Management
Some may fear the impact artificial intelligence will have on fraud management jobs, but AI will become so widespread that fraudsters will also be using it.
Bill Shock and Roaming Frauds Can Be Tackled
When my mobile phone was stolen in Barcelona I realised how much victims suffer and how easy it would be to protect them.
How Asia Can Leap Ahead with Risk Management
The video of my presentation to the WeDo Kuala Lumpur 2016 conference can now be viewed online.
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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