What's happened
EE has introduced Scam Guard, a subscription service using AI to identify and alert users to potential spam calls, aiming to combat the rising issue of phone scams and nuisance calls in the UK.
What's behind the headline?
What the papers say
According to The Independent, SIM-swapping is a rising form of identity theft, with thieves taking over phone numbers to access financial accounts. The Guardian highlights the risks of mobile banking and the increasing incidents of mobile phone accounts being taken over by fraudsters.
How we got here
The increasing sophistication of scammers and the ease of perpetrating fraud through technology have led to a surge in phone scams and identity theft cases, prompting companies like EE to develop services like Scam Guard to protect users.
Go deeper
- How effective is EE's Scam Guard service in protecting users?
- What are the key features of EE's Scam Guard subscription service?
- How can users sign up for EE's Scam Guard to protect themselves from phone scams?
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