Tag: number range
Fake Invoices Lure Victims into Callback Scams
A new report from scamhunter collective Demurrage also explains how US comms providers RingCentral and Bandwidth allow foreign call centers to defraud Americans.
Anti-fraud Vendor Names 5 “Trusted” Countries Linked to Hidden Telecoms Fraud
An American business with an international clientele cited various examples of crime that challenge cultural assumptions.
Why Countries Like the UK Need to Use ‘Is Roaming’ Checks to Reduce Scams
An Ofcom consultation about international calls that spoof mobile numbers represents a step in the right direction but regulators in other countries have gone further in less time.
X-ploring the Privacy Risks with Somos’ HLR Query Service
One of the most respected experts on the use of telco data for surveillance examines the queries of mobile operator data performed by XConnect, a UK subsidiary of US number intelligence providers Somos.
Indian Regulator Demands More Phone Honeypots; Toughens Controls on Spam and Scams
Telcos are obliged to implement a raft of additional protections against spam and scams per TRAI's new rules on unsolicited communications.
i3Forum and ITW GLF Tackle IRSF Fraud with Opt-Out for Revenue Share Numbers
26 international wholesale voice carriers have agreed to an amended code of conduct that gives telcos the choice not to send traffic to premium-rate ranges.
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.
Should Phone Numbers Cost More?
The US state of Maine has increased the cost of numbers using their area code to discourage their abuse by spammers.
The Rise of Rogue Russian Operators in Ukraine
Are new Russian operators being established so quickly in occupied territory because the military relies on civilian networks, or could there be a darker purpose?
When Telcos Defraud Telcos
Some fraudsters work for telcos. They may even appear to be a good employee with an impressive record for delivery. How should a fraud manager handle them?
Is Flash Calling a Fraud?
Businesses like Whatsapp are intentionally using the A-number of calls that are not connected as a free mechanism for passing data to apps on a user's phone.
Price Cap for UK 070 Numbers Caused 75% Fall in Fraud, Says BICS
The carrier examined a year of data beginning with the date that wholesale price controls were introduced.
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