Telecoms Fraud is a Crime on the Rise - TUFF speak to Telecoms IQ on how to Combat it

LONDON, September 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

The birth and growth of mobile smart phones and devices has opened up a whole new realm of opportunity for criminals in the telecoms fraud market - as well as new challenges for revenue assurance professionals.  With PBX hacking alone said to be worth millions of euros, companies cannot risk not being up-to-date with the latest anti-fraud strategies.

Jack Wraith, CEO of the Telecommunications UK Fraud Forum (TUFF), believes that the way to combat telecoms fraud is through information sharing.  In an exclusive podcast with Telecoms IQ Jack said, "in order for legitimate communication service providers to combat the attacks against them and their systems, it is critical that information is shared between operators on a much wider basis than traditionally has been done."

Jack will be chairing the first day of the conference at Telecoms Fraud and Risk Management (http://www.telecomsfraudandriskmanagement.com)in Decemberlooking at how to how to develop the preventive measures required to tackle the fraud risks resulting from the explosion in new technologies, handsets and NFC / mobile payment services.

The full podcast with Jack on the new types of telecoms fraud operating within the industry and how operators can take action to combat them can be downloaded at http://www.telecomsfraudandriskmanagement.com/Event.aspx?id=575476

Telecoms Fraud and Risk Management (http://www.telecomsfraudandriskmanagement.com) will bring together senior fraud, risk and revenue assurance professionals from mobile and fixed operators across Europe and beyond to discuss the best strategies to identify, monitor and reduce fraud and revenue leakage across their organisations.

Telecoms Fraud and Risk Management (http://www.telecomsfraudandriskmanagement.com) will showcase thought leaders in the field, including:

• Daniele Gulinatti, VP Fraud Management & Revenue Assurance, Telecom Italia
• Daniele Mensi, Fraud & Credit Manager, Orange Switzerland
• Radu Niculiu, Director Fraud Prevention & Security, Vodafone Romania
• Mike Chalmers-Hunt, Head of Revenue Protection Operations, BT
• Adam Falus, Senior Head of Fraud Management, T-Mobile, Czech Republic

The Telecoms Fraud and Risk Management (http://www.telecomsfraudandriskmanagement.com/Event.aspx?id=575476) download centre features complimentary fraud and risk articles and podcasts.

Notes to Editors:

Telecoms Fraud and Risk Management (http://www.telecomsfraudandriskmanagement.com) will be held from 5th-8th December 2011 at the Sheraton Park Lane, London

For further information on Telecoms Fraud and Risk Management (http://www.telecomsfraudandriskmanagement.com) contact Telecoms IQ on +44 (0)20-7368-9737 or email telecoms@iqpc.co.uk