Dave Erickson

Dave Erickson, co-founder of Phound and a pioneer in communication safety, discusses the alarming rise of phone and SMS fraud. He reveals how scammers exploit vulnerabilities in the SMS protocol and shares tactics they use to deceive people, including impersonation and deep fakes. Erickson introduces innovative solutions, like self-managed contacts that empower users to control who can reach them. He emphasizes the importance of vigilance and simple protective measures to combat this growing threat.