Tag: simbox
Russia Says Ukrainian Saboteurs Had 54,000 SIMs and 220 Simboxes
The seizures result from the enforcement of new security laws.
Woman in Scam Compound Given Punishment Exercise until She Dropped Dead
The human cost of corporate indifference is greater than the financial cost.
Explaining the Global Scam Messaging Ecosystem to the Public
I was interviewed by Dexter Thomas for this week's episode of his podcast and YouTube show about the impact of technology.
1,200 Simboxes Seized in Latvia; Sold Phone Numbers from over 70 Nations to Criminals Online
Multiple European police forces contributed to the investigation. They described crimes committed using these simboxes in a matter-of-fact style that contrasted with melodramatic guff spread after a big simbox bust in New York.
7 Weird Things about the Massive New York Simbox Bust
It is remarkable to see how much has been said about the threats supposedly uncovered by the US Secret Service in New York last week, and how little has been said about preventing similar criminal operations being set up in future.
Welcoming a New Global Know Your Customer Code of Conduct
The i3Forum launches a new KYC code today. They are leading a united front against scams alongside Numeracle and the Cloud Communications Alliance.
South African Risk Association Demands Simbox Ban
A new report from the Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) outlines a potential national strategy for risk, resilience and security.
Police Raid Seizes 11 Simboxes
The simboxes had been offered for resale from a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) that went out of business.
Scam Hunters Observe Rising Use of T-Mobile US Prepaid SIMs by Criminals
A group called Demurrage researched 20 separate scams involving over 500 T‑Mobile phone numbers.
15 Months’ Prison for Simboxer Who Sent 30,000 Fake Bank SMS Messages
Owing money to loan sharks, a small businessman agreed to send millions of messages on their behalf.
Police Seize 16 Simboxes from Philippine Online Vendor
There has been a spate of arrests by police who responded to adverts for the sale of equipment typically used to send scam messages.
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