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Written question asked by Sarah Owen (Labour) on Monday, 28 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 October 2024 (named day). It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Thursday, 31 October 2024 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Telephones: Fraud

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help tackle fraudulent phone calls.

Answer

The Government takes fraud seriously. DSIT works closely with the Home Office, who are responsible for fraud policy, as well as Ofcom who have duty to ensure that UK numbers are not misused, to ensure telecoms companies are doing all they can to prevent criminals hijacking their networks to reach victims. From January, new Ofcom rules will require operators to block calls from abroad which present as a UK number.

We continue to work with the telecoms sector to ensure that as threats evolve so too does the response.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11322
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Fraud Telephones
Link
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