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Daisy the AI granny tackles fraud with endless nattering

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November 16, 2024
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A new weapon against fraud has been unveiled: an AI granny named Daisy who has been appointed ‘Head of Scammer Relations’. Deployed by Virgin Media O2, Daisy’s primary mission is to engage scammers in long-winded conversations—wasting their time and re…

Air Peace CEO Charged After Using Airline To Commit Fraud In The US

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October 13, 2024
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A fake aviation company was set up in Georgia to help launder cash into the United States, which the airline CEO owned.

Ofcom tightens rules to combat foreign scam calls

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July 30, 2024
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Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, has introduced new measures to protect consumers from scam calls originating overseas. The strengthened industry guidance, announced today, requires phone companies to block calls from abroad that falsely…

Boeing Secures Order For 35 737 MAXs From Aviation Capital Group Amid Continued Scrutiny

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July 13, 2024
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Despite problems and intense scrutiny from multiple aviation regulators, the lessor has committed to the successful type.

London police make ‘SMS blaster’ arrests

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June 10, 2024
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London police have arrested two individuals in connection with a scheme using an “SMS blaster” to send thousands of fraudulent messages. These messages, posing as banks and official organisations, aimed to deceive the public into sharing pe…

Nigeria’s Former Aviation Minister Granted Bail In $1.9 Million Fraud Case

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May 10, 2024
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The minister appeared before the High Court Justice in a fraud case involving Nigeria Air.

Nigeria’s Former Aviation Minister Arrested For Fraud

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April 24, 2024
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The Nigeria Air saga continues…

Nations demand tech firms tackle scammers

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March 14, 2024
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Governments from around the world have called on telcos and tech giants to strengthen their efforts in combating fraud conducted over their networks and platforms. The calls were made at the inaugural Global Fraud Summit held at Lancaster House in Lond…

Nations demand tech firms tackle scammers

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March 14, 2024
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GSMA Open Gateway unlocks mobile network capabilities for developers

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February 23, 2024
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A new collaboration between the world’s leading mobile operators will accelerate innovation across industries from finance and retail to transportation, healthcare, and beyond. The GSMA Open Gateway initiative provides developers simplified acces…