A massive robocall scheme impersonating Walmart has triggered an urgent response from US regulators. On December 2, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a cease-and-desist order to SK Teleco, a voice service provider accused of transmitting scam calls designed to steal consumers’ personal information, including Social Security Numbers.
The message was simple but convincing: an artificial voice named “Emma” or “Carl” claimed a $919.45 PlayStation 5 purchase was about to be charged