FCC Warns of ‘Royal Tiger’ Robocall Scammers

May 14, 2024 at 06:54AM The FCC has alerted about a robocall scammer group, Royal Tiger, targeting US consumers in various fraudulent campaigns. The group, led by Prince Jashvantlal Anand and Kaushal Bhavsar, has entities in India, US, UK, and UAE, engaging in illegal robocalls impersonating banks and government agencies. The FCC and FTC have … Read more

FCC reveals Royal Tiger, its first tagged robocall threat actor

May 13, 2024 at 04:51PM The FCC has designated the group ‘Royal Tiger’ as a significant robocall threat actor, operating globally and impersonating government agencies, banks, and utility companies. The group is led by individuals based in various countries and is linked to illegal robocalls in the US. The FCC is taking measures to counter … Read more

Former telecom manager admits to doing SIM swaps for $1,000

March 15, 2024 at 11:29AM Former telecom manager in New Jersey pleads guilty to conspiracy charges for unauthorized SIM swaps enabling hacking of customer accounts. SIM swaps involve porting a person’s phone number without authorization. The swaps aim to receive SMS-based one-time passwords for account takeovers. Telecom providers have since implemented measures to prevent such … Read more