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A Future Without ‘Unknown’ Calls: A Conversation With First Orion CEO Scott Hambuchen
By Scott Hambuchen First Orion CEO The phone call has always been one of the most powerful tools in business. It’s direct, personal, and immediate. But today, too many calls go unanswered. Why? Because they show up as “unknown.” Customers hesitate, second-guess, or...
A Future Without ‘Unknown’ Calls: A Conversation With First Orion CEO Scott Hambuchen
Many outbound business calls go unanswered. Why? Because they show up as “unknown.” First Orion CEO Scott Hambuchen addresses this issue among others.
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A Future Without ‘Unknown’ Calls: A Conversation With First Orion CEO Scott Hambuchen
Many outbound business calls go unanswered. Why? Because they show up as “unknown.” First Orion CEO Scott Hambuchen addresses this issue among others.
Business Number Registration 101
If outbound calls are part of your business strategy, you can’t afford to leave things to chance. Registering your business numbers with First Orion is one of the first steps in to mitigate mislabeling of your numbers.
Don’t Be Fooled: Protect Your Business from Voice Deepfakes
AI-created voice deepfakes are targeting businesses and consumers. Learn how First Orion protects businesses before it’s too late.
Business Number Registration 101
Reaching customers by phone is more challenging than ever for businesses. Between mislabeling, spoofing, and aggressive...
Don’t Be Fooled: Protect Your Business from Voice Deepfakes
Synthetic voice scams, commonly known as deepfakes, are not just sci-fi anymore. Using artificial intelligence (AI),...
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First Orion Named in 2021 CRM Top 100
First Orion is excited to announce our placement in CRM Magazine’s 2021 CRM Top 100! Each year, Destination CRM highlights the hottest trends and technologies in the three pillars of CRM - customer service, marketing, and sales - as well as the 100...
Top Baseball Prospect Misses Anonymous Call from Baltimore Orioles
On draft night, the Baltimore Orioles call to their top pick went unanswered. Branded calling could have made a huge difference. Imagine getting the call of a lifetime - and missing it because the number was unknown. For one MLB hopeful, that...
Press Release: First Orion Participates in First-Ever RCD Mobile Phone Experience
First Orion participates in first-ever RCD mobile phone experience with T-Mobile and other industry partners. Learn more.
Scam Alert: Fake Publishers Clearing House Calls
Everyone loves the thought of a giant check appearing at their door, but the FTC is warning that a call from Publishers Clearing House might not be the real deal. Publishers Clearing House and the FTC have been getting reports that scammers are...
Scam Alert: Beware of Fake “Publishers” Promises
It's been almost a year since we wrote about the Publishers Clearing House scam - and this is one trick call that isn't slowing down. Emma Fletcher at the FTC is reporting that con artists are still counting on your dreams of the big sweepstakes...
How To Spot Government Imposter Scams
Some scams are easy to spot - free vacations or suspicious inheritances don't often land on your doorstep without some catch. Others are much more difficult, thanks to scare tactics and intimidation. Scammers often pretend to be government...
Scam Alert: Student Loan Forgiveness
Student loans can follow you for a large part of your adult life - which is why it can be a lucrative target for scammers. If you’ve got student loan debt, you might have seen ads or been contacted by companies who promise help and relief. Some of...
Scam Alert: Immigration Call Scam
Scammers thrive on preying on people's weaknesses. With the current political climate surrounding immigration, scammers have found a new way to single out their victims. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), scammers are...
Scammed Using Western Union? You Could Get Money Back.
Remember all of those times we urged you not to send money to unknown parties via Western Union? Well, you've caught a lucky break if you did not heed that warning (or just didn't find our blog in time). The Federal Trade Commission just announced...
The Life and Death of a Scam Call
The phone rings. It’s a familiar voice, one you’ve hung up on many times before. 8:53 AM: “Hi, this is Heather from Card Services…” A quick search on the PrivacyStar apps yields a result of “telemarketer” with only a 0/5 Spam Score. 9:15 AM: The...