AGN.News Team

December 21, 2022

WASHINGTON (AGN.News) – Cyber criminals are now actively attacking mobile devices like mobile phones, cell phones, smartphones, disabling or blocking text messaging, blocking cell phone calls, preventing access to friends and family, and even blocking 911 calls.

Instances of interference with the lawful use of telecommunication devices via authorized radio communications, including mobile phones, text messaging, and personal communication services on the rise.

Many of these bad actors are located in other countries or in a country bordering the United States. These are bad actors targeting uninformed locals. Some are working in concert with local hackers within legitimate companies. Many of these local actors are orchestrating these telecommunication crimes.

Why attack mobile devices?

The hallmark of success is communication. In all of America’s history, the ability to communicate created productivity, interstate commerce, and connections between cities, states, and the federal government.

Traveling by horseback was too slow. In Ellicott City, Peter Cooper, a New York industrialist, began testing his iron steam engine on the B&O railway. This was the first time a steam locomotive was used to transport people over rails in the United States.

The problem was it was too slow and only available where there were tracks. The country needed a faster way to communicate.

Then came the stagecoach traveling 15 to 20 miles per hour. Next came the Pony Express, then the telegraph, and the more popular passenger train. The train could carry groups of people over long distances.

When the Civil War broke out, the federal government realized the potential of the railroad as a troop carrier and a way to move war material across the country. The Confederates lost the war due to not having those resources.

We’re in an “information war”

Today, we’re in an “information war”. Like the Civil War, whoever can get their message out first and/or their goods and services out there the fastest will win in the end.

This helps to explain why cyber criminals want to interfere with local and national communication so people and businesses will lose in this ever-changing mobile world. The motive of these cyber criminals has to do mainly with politics, money or greed.

Cyber criminals are actively attacking websites or the owners of websites. They’re mounting new attacks on owners via social media sites, review sites, and in person on-location. Some choose to just steal the phone with all of your contacts.

Attacking mobile devices like mobile phones and pads are being done by disabling or blocking calls and text messaging of business owners or business rivals. They may do this out of pure greed or to eliminate the competition or for other financial reasons.

Is there consumer help available?

Yes! In 1934, the federal government created the FCC. The Federal Communications Commission was formed by the Communications Act of 1934. If you have a complaint against your provider contact the FCC.

The FCC maintains jurisdiction over the areas of broadband access, fair competition, radio frequency use, media responsibility, public safety, and homeland security.

That’s right! The U.S. Government has an agency to help consumers, business owners, and service providers deal with the interference of all forms of communications including phones and internet connections.

Why blocking phones is a problem?

Signal jamming devices can prevent you and others from making 9-1-1 and other emergency calls and pose serious risks to public safety communications, as well as interfere with other forms of day-to-day communications.

You will learn the use of a phone jammer, GPS blocker, or other signal jamming device designed to intentionally block, jam, or interfere with authorized radio communications is a violation of federal law.

Additionally, you will learn there are no exemptions for use within a business, classroom, residence, or vehicle. Local law enforcement agencies do not have independent authority to use jamming equipment; in certain limited exceptions use by Federal law enforcement agencies is authorized in accordance with applicable statutes.

Do this if you have a problem?

First, you have to contact your service provider if your mobile devices have been blocked from making phone calls or text messaging. Remember, do this first. Keep a record of what the provider says or does. If the problem persists do this next:

Familiarize yourself with the telecommunication laws and punishments by going here. You will learn more about the illegal use of equipment used to jam devices.

File a complaint with the FCC

Go to the FCC website at FCC.gov and familiarize yourself with its programs. Next go here. and file a complaint.

File a complaint with the FTC

Another resource for assistance is the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC is available to promote U.S. consumer protection. You can connect with the FTC by going here. There you will find resources to help navigate the issues you may be facing.

The FTC shares jurisdiction over federal civil antitrust enforcement with the Department of Justice Antitrust Division. The agency is headquartered in the Federal Trade Commission Building in Washington, DC.

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