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Written question asked by Lord McCabe (Labour) on Thursday, 11 October 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 October 2018. It was answered by Margot James (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 October 2018 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Telecommunications: Fraud

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions his Department has had with the Home Office on measures to tackle vishing.

Answer

The Government takes all types of fraud extremely seriously, including vishing. The Home Office holds responsibility for the Joint Fraud Taskforce and Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime where fraud should be reported. Action Fraud has produced guidance on its website to help individuals and organisations prevent fraud.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
178225
Session
2017-19
Related items
Telecommunications: Fraud
Thursday, 29 November 2018
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Fraud Telecommunications Departmental coordination
Link
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