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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 7 MIN

[TOP STORY] How weak SIM checks enable widespread banking and social media fraud

from Moneyweb@Midday · host Jeremy Maggs

‘I'm advocating to change the Rica Act for biometric recognition to be included at time of registration. I propose facial recognition because that works in the banking sector,’ says telecoms security expert, Moneyweb

‘I'm advocating to change the Rica Act for biometric recognition to be included at time of registration. I propose facial recognition because that works in the banking sector,’ says telecoms security expert,

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[TOP STORY] How weak SIM checks enable widespread banking and social media fraud

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‘I'm advocating to change the Rica Act for biometric recognition to be included at time of registration. I propose facial recognition because that works in the banking sector,’ says telecoms security expert, Moneyweb

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