Smart Communications Inc. is investing in new and advanced equipment helping the telecommunications company combat online fraudsters.
In a report to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), Smart reiterated its compliance to the SIM Registration law, having incorporated the necessary enhancements and verification mechanisms that the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) had required all telcos to implement back in December last year.
In that report, Smart informed the CICC of its SMS blocking efforts that have resulted in deflecting a significant number of fraudulent SMS messages and mobile numbers.
In the first six months this year, Smart has blacklisted more than 615,788 mobile numbers tied to illicit and fraudulent activities, including spamming and SMShing scams. This number includes fraudulently registered SIMs, purged through Smart’s strict validation of SIM registration applications.
Additionally, Smart also assured the CICC that it is investing significantly and continuously improving its SMS blocking systems as the landscape of messaging scams constantly evolves.
It is also actively engaging its provincial distributors, regional dealers and other trade partners to ensure the security and integrity of the sale and distribution process of Smart SIMs.
“We remain committed to safeguarding our customers and ensuring the integrity of our services,” Roy Ibay, vice president and head of Regulatory Affairs at Smart said.
“We will continue to invest in advanced technologies and collaborate with industry partners and regulatory bodies to protect our users from fraudulent activities,” he added.
