Image
In the news
article
Interview with CBS: “They cleared my whole bank account,” Jax woman scammed, experts now warning others about spam texts
Megan Moriarty of CBS Jacksonville shares the story of how Tesa Childs was a victim of number porting fraud. The victim shared that her bank account was emptied, and the scammer had complete access to her phone. Moiarty turns to telecom expert, George Cray, VP of iconectiv, for insight on how viewers can protect themselves. Cray explains that you can never 100% trust a text from an unknow 10-digit number and that 5-6-digit short codes are more reliable.
Mar 8, 2023
article
VanillaPlus Magazine Issue 1 2023: Are we nearly there yet?
In VanillaPlus Magazine, iconectiv shares an expert deep dive into origin-based rating. Over the past several years, network service providers have been feeling increased pressure to find new income streams to offset shrinking voice and data revenues, as well as margins. Origin-based rating is an untapped income opportunity that lies in how network service providers operate their business – specifically in relation to how they charge for terminating calls.
Feb 21, 2023
article
Interview with FOX: Experts remind people to watch out for tax scams
Joshua Oculam of FOX Scranton cautions viewers of tax scams ramping up before April. iconectiv CTO, Chris Drake, provides expert insight on ways to keep viewers and their information safe. Drake explains that the IRS will contact Americans by notices in the mail, not by text or email. If a suspicious looking message is received, Drake warns to never click the link and to freeze your credit.
Feb 17, 2023
article
Interview with CBS: Tax time scams to avoid
Niccole Cann of CBS San Antonio warns tax-payers of this year’s IRS scams. iconectiv CTO, Chris Drake, cautions viewers that links or files sent by a number claiming to be the IRS are infected and should not be clicked.
Feb 6, 2023
article
Interview with CBS: Tips for thwarting tax season scamming schemes
Alex Corradetti of CBS Milwaukee seeks the expertise of iconectiv CTO, Chris Drake, in a live interview regarding IRS text scams. Drake advises viewers on ways to spot scammers, how to prevent against attacks and what to do as a recipient of these tax season scams.
Feb 1, 2023
article
The Penny Hoarder: I’m an Idiot. Don’t Fall for the Phishing Scam I Just Fell for
In this article, Chris Drake, iconectiv CTO, provides expert commentary on SMS delivery scams. Drake brings color to the situation by sharing that scammers most likely don’t know whether or not a victim is waiting on a package. These fraudsters will play the odds by sending out millions of messages and let people fall into the trap.
Jan 27, 2023
article
Interview with FOX: Big tax season scam arrives as a text
FOX’s Dana Fowle warns viewers to be vigilant of scammers taking advantage of tax season. Fraudsters will send text messages to victims posing as the IRS. Chris Drake, iconectiv’s SVP Corporate and Business Development, advises viewers to freeze their credit as a preventative measure to protect against identity theft.
Jan 27, 2023
Press Releases
Media Contact:
Sharon Oddy
Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
+1 732 699-5130
soddy@iconectiv.com
Sharon Oddy
Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
+1 732 699-5130
soddy@iconectiv.com
press release
Vietnam Brings Choice, Convenience of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) to Residents
FPT Information System Corporation worked closely with iconectiv to deliver a mobile number portability solution that has been deployed across the entire country.
Dec 10, 2018
press release
Telecom’s $30B Fraud Problem Addressed at Mobile 360 LATAM
iconectiv experts to provide case studies and strategies to combat ongoing threat of new fraud techniques to service providers at GSMA Mobile 360 Congress.
Nov 30, 2018
press release
Webinar to address critical role that real-time numbering data has to a service provider’s bottom line
Learn how service providers are leveraging accurate, real-time numbering data to streamline operations and improve customer service. Register for webinar today.
Nov 29, 2018
press release
IDC says better Fixed Asset Management could boost Service Provider Digital Transformation
According to a new white paper from leading analyst house, IDC, treating fixed asset management as an enabler of digital transformation will allow telecommunication service providers to drive operational efficiency gains across business functions and facilitate tactical and strategic decision making. Implementing a Fixed Asset Management strategy, such as iconectiv TruOps Common Language, will help service providers avoid wasted capital expenditure and enable investment to speed up digital transformation. Download the white paper to read more about the importance and benefits of a FAM solution.
Nov 19, 2018
press release
iconectiv Names Peter Ford Head of Global Sales
iconectiv sales veteran Peter Ford moves from EMEA role to worldwide lead to drive business growth globally.
Nov 1, 2018
press release
Plugging the $29bn Telecom Fraud Hole
Join iconectiv and VanillaPlus on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 10:00 AM ET for a free webinar that will outline effective strategies to outsmart fraudsters.
Oct 18, 2018
press release
Network and Financial Reporting Quandary that Nearly Every Service Provider Faces
Download the latest iconectiv market brief to learn how service providers can efficiently manage their assets and budgets to ensure alignment across network and finance organizations.
Oct 2, 2018