Tag: robocall
Restraining Orders for US Telcos that Spread Indian Robocall Frauds
The US Department of Justice is seeking to stop two VoIP carriers that provided a gateway for millions of scam calls.
British Robocall Businessman Banned… 5 Years after the Nuisance Calls Began
Gregory Rudd ran Keurboom Communications, which was responsible for causing almost 100mn nuisance robocalls.
US Adopts Anti-Robocall Law With Global Implications
The TRACED Act demands US telcos authenticate calls over IP and TDM networks, but the provisions for international enforcement and tackling wangiri fraud also raise questions for foreign telcos.
The 2020 Prediction That Should Have Changed Already
The all-IP future of telecoms risk is coming our way, even if some risk managers struggle to move towards it.
Advice for Old People Wanting to Avoid Robocalls
Millions of people are being told they should avoid robocalls by not answering their phone. Telcos need to proactively manage the consequences in order to protect revenues.
58% Rise in US Wangiri Since Beginning of 2019, Claims Report
Americans also receive 16 nuisance calls per month on average, according to Hiya, suppliers of robocall-blocking apps.
12 US Telcos Form Anti-Robocall Alliance
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has persuaded the bulk of US telephony providers to adopt eight principles for stopping nuisance robocalls.
Do Crooks Own Your Wireless Service?
Brain Krebs is normally a decent researcher of cybersecurity topics, but he let himself down when launching a scattergun attack on US mobile providers.
US Reg Targets Spoofed SMS and Calls from Overseas
The Federal Communications Commission voted to extend existing regulations so they can also pursue wrongdoers sending SMS messages or originating calls from outside the USA.
AT&T Introduces Free Auto Blocks on Fraud Robocalls
An FCC decision permits AT&T to use analytics to identify and block likely fraudsters without the permission of the receiving party. However, not all nuisance calls will be blocked for free.
Why IP Networks Will Kill Telecoms Fraud Detectives
Cheaper voice calls encourage crime, whilst SIP-enabled analytics is making fraud detection more instantaneous and automated than ever.
Nuisance Calling in the US and UK
The growth in robocalling and associated fraud has prompted serious consumer protection initiatives on both sides of the Atlantic.
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