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UK Mobile Networks to Block Spoofed Numbers in Fraud Initiative

UK Mobile Networks to Block Spoofed Numbers in Fraud Initiative

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

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.

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