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UK mobile networks to block spoofed numbers in crackdown on impersonation scams

Finextra • November 5, 2025

Top mobile networks including BT EE, VodafoneThree and Virgin Media 02, are to introduce a raft of new measures to protect consumers from fraud, under a new Telecoms Charter agreed with the UK government.

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UK Mobile Networks to Block Spoofed Numbers in Fraud Initiative Major UK mobile carriers, including BT EE, Vodafone, and Virgin Media O2, have partnered with the government to combat fraud by blocking spoofed phone numbers. This initiative is part of a new Telecoms Charter aimed at enhancing consumer protection against impersonation scams, with carriers required to upgrade their networks within a year. 2 sources 10

UK mobile networks to block spoofed numbers in crackdown on impersonation scams

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