Tag: ACMA
Australian Complaints about Scam SMS Down 97% from Peak
Complaints to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) about scam voice calls have also tumbled 91% over a four-year period.
Astonishing Drop in Aussie Complaints about Scam Calls and Messages Continues
Everybody should give the Aussie authorities the credit they deserve, then learn from their example.
Comparing Networked Crime Developments in the US, Australia and China
Recent developments illustrate how the world's two largest economic powers are pursuing disparate strategies for tackling networked crime. Australia leads the way with a superior approach that looks both East and West.
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.
Registries, Timezones, Molehills and a Man Named Bhavesh: How Silos Give Scammers an Advantage
This week we examine how regulators are creating or overcoming barriers to cooperation via news from Australia, the UK and the USA.
New Aussie Scam Targets Individuals on the Do Not Call Registry
Fraudsters try to convince their targets that they need to pay a renewal fee to remain listed on the registry.
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.
If Fans of STIR/SHAKEN Want to Restore Trust Then Why Do They Tell Lies?
The preface to an article written by Hugh Bradlow, former CTO of Telstra, contains a brazen falsehood.
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.
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.
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