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If you come across an offer for cell phone or Internet service that seems too good to be true, it probably is. Fraudsters are impersonating representatives from well-known telecom companies to scam individuals. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6040a9CFn #ProudToWorkatBMO

🚨 Stronger protections from scam calls. From today, phone providers must block all overseas calls that spoof UK landline numbers, under our strengthened industry guidance. Fraudsters using this tactic will find it harder than ever to deceive people. BT has already blocked up to 1 million scam calls per day within a month of adopting this measure. Now, it’s our new guidance will make this standard industry practice. Marina Gibbs, Policy Director for Networks and Communications, said: “With further measures to tackle spoofing of UK mobile numbers being announced later this year, Ofcom will continue to play our part alongside the police, other regulators and the telecoms industry in the collaborative effort to protect consumers against scams.” ➡️ Read more about how we're working to protect consumers from scams: https://lnkd.in/eSBBwyWi

Did you know that the typical cost of a telecoms #Fraud attack on a UK business costs £10,000? Want to know how you can stay protected from toll fraud? Call us on 01642 248 750, and we can guide you in taking the next steps to secure your #Telecoms. - adnsgroup.com - 01642 248 750 #SupportDesk #NetworkSupport #ITSolutions

"Phone providers must now all block calls from abroad which imitate UK landline numbers, under strengthened industry guidance which comes into force today". "This builds on an earlier requirement for phone companies to block calls from abroad which use a UK number as a ‘Network Number’, which identifies where a call is being made from". #TUFF #Spoofing #SpoofedCalls #Scams #Fraud #Crime

📱 What is Phone Verification and why does it matter? From securing user accounts to reducing fraud, phone verification is a critical tool for businesses across industries. But how does it actually work, and what are the benefits? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/er--B2Kw #PhoneVerification #FraudPrevention #UserSecurity

This issue includes perspectives on how to use verified identity to combat fraud, views on how to thrive through the new #digitalmonetisation era and a glimpse at how partnerships are fuelling #telco and #5G innovation bit.ly/4dA6aAW

Who really holds the key to stopping scams? In her latest blog, Neira Jones argues that fraud prevention must go beyond banks to include social media, tech platforms, and telecom providers. A thought-provoking take: https://okt.to/vO7uoN #FinancialCrime #Collaboration #FraudPrevention

Who really holds the key to stopping scams? In her latest blog, Neira Jones argues that fraud prevention must go beyond banks to include social media, tech platforms, and telecom providers. A thought-provoking take: https://okt.to/U09SOL #FinancialCrime #Collaboration #FraudPrevention

Who really holds the key to stopping scams? In her latest blog, Neira Jones argues that fraud prevention must go beyond banks to include social media, tech platforms, and telecom providers. A thought-provoking take: https://okt.to/zP9J06 #FinancialCrime #Collaboration #FraudPrevention