December 18, 2019
With the upcoming implementation of SHAKEN/STIR, carriers are seeking data to collect data for numbers flagged as "spam risk" or "scam likely". Call blocking apps have this data already available for many carriers to use. However, fragmentation of this data could cause your phone numbers to display flagged on some carriers but not others.
December 11, 2019
The TRACED Act recently passed in the House and Senate and was signed into law by the President. With the passage of the TRACED Act, the FCC and carriers are on step closer to rolling out the SHAKEN/STIR framework to combat robocalls and scammers.
December 4, 2019
Utilizing a virtual call center for inbound and outbound calls can provide a number of benefits for your business. Not only do these help to cut overhead costs but when deployed correctly VCCs can also reduce your calling agent turn over rates.
November 27, 2019
Your telemarketing script is the introduction for your leads to your business. Employing a great script can be the difference in converting leads. Following call compliance and etiquette standards can also help reduce the likelihood of your outbound calls being flagged as spam or scam likely.
November 20, 2019
The Robocall Strike Force, headed by AT&T and the FCC, tested the Do Not Originate Registry (DNO) to help prevent caller ID spoofing with astounding success. An estimated 90% in IRS scam calls was reduced by creating a registry of "inbound only" numbers for carriers to check against when an outbound call is placed.
November 13, 2019
Call spoofing is often reported on in the news relating to cases of fraud or scams. However the act of spoofing or masking a number is not technically illegal. Here's how these dialing practices are being used ethically by some major business and services you might rely on.
November 6, 2019
Outbound dialing is an essential facet of many businesses. However, abiding by proper call ethics and keeping abandonment rates low is often a struggle businesses face. The key to overcoming this is selecting the right type of outbound dialer and configuring it correctly for your business needs.
October 30, 2019
During the holiday season, frustrations can reach high levels with both consumers and businesses. The last thing people want to do is wait in lines or on hold over the phone. Implementing a system for call backs helps to streamline your service and prevent the need for customers to wait on hold.
October 23, 2019
Progress reports on the STIR/SHAKEN framework implementation are trickling in by major carriers to the FCC. AT&T and T-Mobile have recently submitted their expected timelines for rolling out testing and implementing these technologies to help filter out spoofing used by robocallers.
October 16, 2019
Understanding the ins and outs of caller ID spoofing is imperative in protecting your business from scammers. Spoofing, although not an illegal tactic, is often used maliciously to try to deceive individuals in thinking a scammer is a legitimate business or organization. So what are the technologies and methods used in call spoofing?
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