Risk, Fraud & Security
Satellite Photos Reveal Growth of Cambodian Scam Compounds
More technical methods of tracing scams are irrelevant if nothing can be done about corruption.
AT&T Punished for the Abuse of Government Subsidies
The US telco enrolled 3,912 subscribers on a government subsidy program without valid information to identify them.
Told You So(mos): The Slightly Nearer Solution for Impersonation Fraud
Somos is already advertising the benefits of VESPER, a draft standard that would plug holes in STIR/SHAKEN.
Draft IETF Standard Would Tie STIR/SHAKEN Signatures to Verifiable Third Party Authenticators of a Legal Identity
Having previously failed to clear up the abuse of telco networks, businesses responsible for STIR/SHAKEN have realized the impact that genuine authentication of calls would have on the financial sector.
Court Revives Massive Six-Year SIM Swap Case Against AT&T
Michael Terpin lost USD24mn in cryptocurrency because fraudsters swapped his SIM.
‘Special Reporting Period’ for South Korean Scammers to Become Informants
There is an amnesty and financial rewards for Koreans who return to their homeland from foreign scam compounds.
New Zealand Finds First SMS Blaster Bank Smishing Fraud
The authorities were coy about how many victims may have received smishing messages.
Thoughts about the UK Regulatory Consultation on Mobile Messaging Scams
The work done by institutions can be dominated by silos and categories; criminals exploit the cracks between them.
Australia’s Anti-Scam Philosophy Is Exceptionally Well Rounded
A comprehensive and consistent approach that will coordinate anti-scam activity across sectors will be backed by tough penalties for organizations that fail to play their part.
Thai Anniversary Is Reminder of What Tough Police Can Accomplish
The Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) of the Thai police has accomplished a lot during its first four years.
307 More Suspected Scammers Deported from Myanmar to China
Over 46,000 fraudsters have been deported in total.
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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