Context
Scam callers have been causing serious harm by targeting vulnerable individuals and stealing their savings. The issue has become more prevalent since the pandemic began.
Question
What steps her Department is taking to tackle scam callers, given that many constituents report an influx of fraudulent or scam telephone calls during the pandemic, often targeting elderly or vulnerable individuals posing as Government agencies, telecom companies, banks, or pension providers?
Answer from Kit Malthouse
The Government is working closely with industry, regulators, law enforcement, and consumer groups. Since its launch last year, the National Cyber Security Centre has shut down over 50,000 scams and taken down almost 100,000 websites. The economic crime victim care unit works to ensure victims are not left out of pocket and encourages reporting suspicious emails and texts.
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