Scam callers are getting more clever, and United Kingdom (U.K.) citizens are fed up. This past summer alone, 45 million consumers were targeted by...
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STIR/SHAKEN: The Ultimate Guide
The STIR/SHAKEN deadline has passed. Here's your ultimate guide to STIR/SHAKEN - a one-stop-shop for all of our content around this important topic....
Scam Calls: The STIR/SHAKEN Deadline Has Come and Gone … Now What?
Illegal robocalls ended on June 30th thanks to STIR/SHAKEN. Sure … if only it were that simple. Here’s what happened on June 30, why scam calls are...
How Much Protection Do I Need?
PrivacyStar blocks all known scammers automatically - for FREE. We'll never change that. However, some of our customers want to block more nuisance...
It’s not just you: Robocalls are worse than ever.
Unknown numbers can be annoying - but picking up the phone and discovering it's not even a real person on the other end? The worst. With over 4.5...
T-Mobile Rolls out “Scam ID” Powered by First Orion
On March 24th, T-Mobile rolled out their new service, powered in part by First Orion, to flag known scam calls for its users called “Scam ID.”...
How Contact Centers Can Prepare for STIR/SHAKEN
Authored by Tracey Cash and Julie Fowler The clock is ticking, and the STIR/SHAKEN deadline is just weeks away. While...
STIR/SHAKEN Update: Act or Get Blocked, Says FCC
The STIR/SHAKEN deadline is rapidly approaching - and the FCC will require phone companies to do their part in the fight against robocalls. The...
The FCC’s Record Fine – Here’s What to Know
Last month, the FCC took a strong stance against robocalls, fining two Texas-based telemarketers $225 million for illegally spoofing automated sales...
First Orion, Hiya, And Transaction Network Services Launch New Caller Registry to Streamline Important Interactions between Callers and Analytics Engines
For years, businesses have dealt with their legitimate calls being ignored or confused with spam, while consumers have been the recipients of...