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VodafoneThree and Barclays block 2M SMS fraud messages with shared intelligence

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

VodafoneThree and Barclays have prevented 25% more banking scams by sharing intelligence, blocking two million SMS fraud messages. The partnership uses combined data to detect and stop fraudulent texts before they reach customers. More banks are expected to join the initiative, expanding its impact.

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The collaboration shows promise, but scaling to include more banks and carriers will be key to making a real dent in SMS fraud.
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