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Anatel publishes new rules to prevent fraud through SMS

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Briefings

Brazil's Anatel mandated operators to block SMS codes not registered in a centralized directory within 90 days. This measure targets A2P messages used for fraud, requiring each short code to be linked exclusively to one legal entity and preventing shared codes. The directive aims to identify responsible parties and restrict service access to identified entities.

Key points

• Anatel requires operators to block SMS codes not registered in a centralized directory within 90 days.
• Each short code must be linked exclusively to one legal entity to prevent code sharing.

Context

Anatel's new rules target A2P SMS fraud by mandating a centralized directory for short codes. Operators must implement this within 90 days to identify responsible parties and restrict service to identified entities.

Limitations

Evidence covers only SMS A2P fraud prevention; facial biometrics and prison cell blocking are mentioned as related but separate measures.

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