Q2 FY23

Telecom Fraud Alerts

Important Updates

➡️ Total suspected fraudulent numbers reported in July, August and September: 87580

➡️ Number of countries reported for fraudulent traffic in July: 96

➡️ Number of countries reported for fraudulent traffic in August: 72

➡️ Number of countries reported for fraudulent traffic in September: 84

Source: GSMA & Subex's MS Center of Excellence (CoE)

Top 10 Fraudulent Traffic Destinations

Source: GSMA & Subex's MS Center of Excellence (CoE)

Top Fraud Incidents Reported By Fraud Type

Source: GSMA & Subex's MS Center of Excellence (CoE)

Telecom Frauds Reported

Phishing fraudsters used SIM box to fleece hundreds of victims

An alleged fraud syndicate operating out of homes in Sydney used a SIM box to send automated text messages containing links to fake banking and telecommunication websites where victims were prompted to enter their details.

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DoT unearths fraudulent illegal telecom set-ups to route ISD calls

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Wednesday has unearthed fraudulent illegal telecom setups which are used to route international calls through the internet illegally to domestic mobile and wireline customers in India.

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Telco fined $200,000 after exposing almost 2000 customers to identity fraud risk

A telco company has been fined nearly $200,000 after an investigation found 1787 customers were exposed to identity fraud.

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Loveland Police warn public of spam calls with callers pretending to be officers

The Loveland Police Department has warned the public of recent spam calls that residents have reported where the callers pretend to be officers.

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