Mobile messaging fraud presents distinct challenges for both regulators and industry. National authorities struggle with cross-border fraud, while the industry, despite facing these same threats, needs to be more proactive in its efforts to combat fraud, which has led to increasing regulatory oversight. Industry also navigates a complex web of varying regulations for sender ID management.

This panel from MEF’s recent Future of Mobile in Barcelona explores these challenges and emphasizes the need for greater collaboration, including how industry can take a more leading role. The discussion focusses on building a unified approach to combat mobile fraud, ensuring a secure and trusted mobile ecosystem. MEF’s Nicholas Rossman is joined by ;

• Abdullah Qamar, Senior Specialist – Technical Standards Telecom Regulatory Authority
• Oman Sharon Brennan, Manager of Network Trust in ComReg
• Katia Gonzalez, Head of Corporate Public Policy, Proximus Global
• Katja Kmet Vrčko, International Affairs Advisor – AKOS

For more insights from Barcelona watch MEF on Demand footage MEF Global Forum 2025 and Future of Mobile 2025