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UK Mobile Carriers to Block Spoofed Phone Numbers in Fraud Crackdown

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Britain's largest mobile carriers have agreed to upgrade their networks to block spoofed phone numbers within a year. This initiative, part of the new Telecoms Charter, aims to combat fraud by preventing scammers from impersonating trusted entities. The upgrades will also include advanced call tracing technology to assist law enforcement in tracking down fraudsters. The carriers involved include BT EE, Virgin Media O2, Vodafone Three, Tesco Mobile, TalkTalk, and Sky. The agreement also includes commitments to improve support for scam victims and enhance data sharing with police. The UK government reports that 96% of mobile users check caller ID before answering, and three-quarters block calls from unknown international numbers, highlighting the need for this initiative.

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  1. 05.11.2025 18:33 1 articles · 5d ago

    UK Mobile Carriers Commit to Blocking Spoofed Phone Numbers

    Britain's largest mobile carriers have agreed to upgrade their networks to block spoofed phone numbers within a year. This initiative, part of the new Telecoms Charter, aims to combat fraud by preventing scammers from impersonating trusted entities. The upgrades will also include advanced call tracing technology to assist law enforcement in tracking down fraudsters. The carriers involved include BT EE, Virgin Media O2, Vodafone Three, Tesco Mobile, TalkTalk, and Sky. The agreement also includes commitments to improve support for scam victims and enhance data sharing with police.

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